CVE-2022-37986: Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Oct 11 2022(Updated: )
Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11 | =22h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22h2 | |
| 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 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows RT 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-37986?
CVE-2022-37986 is a Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37986?
Microsoft Windows 10 versions, Microsoft Windows 11 versions, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, and Microsoft Windows Server 2022 are affected.
How severe is CVE-2022-37986?
CVE-2022-37986 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
What is the official reference for CVE-2022-37986?
The official reference for CVE-2022-37986 can be found at: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-37986
How can I fix CVE-2022-37986?
To fix CVE-2022-37986, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.
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