CVE-2022-38015: Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Nov 8, 2022
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Updated

Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=22h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5501
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5501
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19567
10.0.10240.19567
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1249, <10.0.20348.1251
10.0.20348.124910.0.20348.1251
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1249, <10.0.20348.1251
10.0.20348.124910.0.20348.1251
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1219
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.819
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3650
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3650
10.0.17763.3650

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 10.0.14393.5501Patch KB5019964
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19567Patch KB5019970
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2251Patch KB5019959
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.2251Patch KB5019959
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1249Fixed in 10.0.20348.1251Patch KB5019080
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.1219Patch KB5019961
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.819Patch KB5019980
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.3650Patch KB5019966
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.2251Patch KB5019959

Event History

Nov 8, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Nov 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38015?

CVE-2022-38015 is rated as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause system outages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-38015?

To fix CVE-2022-38015, you should apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows operating system.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38015?

CVE-2022-38015 affects Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions.

4

Can CVE-2022-38015 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-38015 can potentially be exploited remotely leading to a denial of service condition.

5

What versions of Windows are vulnerable to CVE-2022-38015?

The vulnerable versions include Windows 10 (various builds), Windows 11, and Windows Server versions 2016, 2019, and 2022.

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