CVE-2022-35749: Windows Digital Media Receiver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Aug 9, 2022
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Updated

Windows Digital Media Receiver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
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 1507<10.0.10240.19387
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19387
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5291
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5291
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.3287
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.1889
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.1889
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.856
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
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

Event History

Aug 9, 2022
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 31, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:07 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35749?

CVE-2022-35749 is rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-35749?

To fix CVE-2022-35749, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your specific version of Windows.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2022-35749?

CVE-2022-35749 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022.

4

Can CVE-2022-35749 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2022-35749 requires local access for exploitation, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-35749?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2022-35749; updating your software is the recommended action.

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