CVE-2022-34707: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Aug 9, 2022
·Updated
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
58 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Event History
Aug 9, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34707?
CVE-2022-34707 has a severity rating of 'Important' as it allows elevation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-34707?
To fix CVE-2022-34707, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-34707?
CVE-2022-34707 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows 7 among others.
4
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2022-34707?
Exploiting CVE-2022-34707 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
5
Is there a temporary workaround for CVE-2022-34707?
Currently, there are no known temporary workarounds for CVE-2022-34707; patching is recommended.