CVE-2022-35771: Windows Defender Credential Guard Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Aug 9, 2022
·Updated
Windows Defender Credential Guard Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
46 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
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
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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Event History
Aug 9, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2022-35771?
CVE-2022-35771 is a vulnerability in Windows Defender Credential Guard that allows an attacker to elevate their privileges.
2
Which products are affected by CVE-2022-35771?
Windows 10, Windows Server, and Windows 11 are affected by CVE-2022-35771.
3
How severe is CVE-2022-35771?
CVE-2022-35771 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
4
How can I fix CVE-2022-35771?
To fix CVE-2022-35771, you should apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-35771?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-35771 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.