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

Published Aug 9, 2022
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Updated

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

71 affected componentsFixes available
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
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
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 10=1607, >=10.0.14393<10.0.14393.5291
10.0.14393.5291
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19387
10.0.10240.19387
Microsoft Windows 10=1607, >=10.0.14393<10.0.14393.5291
10.0.14393.5291
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5291
10.0.14393.5291
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19387
10.0.10240.19387
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26065
6.1.7601.26065
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5291
10.0.14393.5291
Microsoft Windows 8.1<6.3.9600.20520
6.3.9600.20520
Microsoft Windows 8.1<6.3.9600.20520
6.3.9600.20520
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.1889
10.0.19044.1889
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21616
6.0.6003.21616
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1, >=10.0.19043<10.0.19043.1889
10.0.19043.1889
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21616
6.0.6003.21616
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21616
6.0.6003.21616
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.1889
10.0.19044.1889
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1<6.3.9600.20520
6.3.9600.20520
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.1889
10.0.19044.1889
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1, >=10.0.19043<10.0.19043.1889
10.0.19043.1889
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26065
6.1.7601.26065
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1, >=10.0.19043<10.0.19043.1889
10.0.19043.1889
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3287
10.0.17763.3287
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.3287
10.0.17763.3287
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3287
10.0.17763.3287
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.3287
10.0.17763.3287
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2, >=10.0.19042<10.0.19042.1889
10.0.19042.1889
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2, >=10.0.19042<10.0.19042.1889
10.0.19042.1889
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2, >=10.0.19042<10.0.19042.1889
10.0.19042.1889
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.3287
10.0.17763.3287
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2, >=10.0.22000<10.0.22000.856
10.0.22000.856
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2, >=10.0.22000<10.0.22000.856
10.0.22000.856
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.887
10.0.20348.887
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.887
10.0.20348.887
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26065
6.1.7601.26065
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23817
6.2.9200.23817
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21616
6.0.6003.21616
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20520
6.3.9600.20520
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20520
6.3.9600.20520
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26065
6.1.7601.26065
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23817
6.2.9200.23817

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5291Patch KB5016622
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19387Patch KB5016639
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26065Patch KB5016679
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20520Patch KB5016683
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.1889Patch KB5016616
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.21616Patch KB5016686
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.1889Patch KB5016616
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20520Patch KB5016681
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.3287Patch KB5016623
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.1889Patch KB5016616
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.856Patch KB5016629
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.887Patch KB5016627
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.23817Patch KB5016684

Event History

Aug 9, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 24, 2025
Exploit Published
via CISA·03:55 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2022-35768?

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

5

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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