CVE-2022-37992: Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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Remediation
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.23968Patch KB5020003 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.20671Fixed in 6.3.9600.20670Patch KB5020010 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.1.7601.26221Patch KB5020013 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.20670Patch KB5020010 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.0.6003.21768Patch KB5020005 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.10240.19567Patch KB5019970 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.2251Patch KB5019959 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.5501Patch KB5019964 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22621.819Patch KB5019980 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22000.1219Patch KB5019961 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.2251Patch KB5019959 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19042.2251Patch KB5019959 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19043.2251Patch KB5019959 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.1249Fixed in 10.0.20348.1251Patch KB5019080 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.3650Patch KB5019966
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37992?
CVE-2022-37992 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for elevation of privilege within affected Windows operating systems.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37992?
To address CVE-2022-37992, ensure that you apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for your affected operating system.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37992?
CVE-2022-37992 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various Windows 10 and 11 releases.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2022-37992?
Exploiting CVE-2022-37992 allows an attacker to elevate their privileges on the system, potentially gaining full administrative control.
Is there an official patch for CVE-2022-37992?
Yes, Microsoft has released critical patches addressing CVE-2022-37992 and users are strongly advised to install these updates promptly.