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CVE-2022-35768: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Aug 09 2022(Updated: )

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
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=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-35768?

    CVE-2022-35768 has been rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential to allow elevation of privilege on affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-35768?

    To fix CVE-2022-35768, you should apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2022-35768?

    CVE-2022-35768 affects various Microsoft Windows products, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and several versions of Windows Server.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2022-35768?

    CVE-2022-35768 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability found in the Windows Kernel.

  • Can CVE-2022-35768 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2022-35768 does not require remote exploitation but can be used by an attacker with local access to gain higher privileges.

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