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

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.

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