CVE-2022-38016: Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 11, 2022
·Updated
Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
Affected Software
30 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
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=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Remediation
Event History
Oct 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38016?
CVE-2022-38016 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability which can allow attackers to gain higher permissions on affected Windows systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-38016?
To mitigate CVE-2022-38016, ensure your Windows system is updated with the latest patches provided by Microsoft.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-38016?
CVE-2022-38016 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 and 2022.
4
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2022-38016?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-38016 could allow unauthorized users to execute malicious code with elevated privileges.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-38016?
While updates are recommended, no specific workarounds have been published for CVE-2022-38016 beyond applying the necessary patches.