CVE-2022-38022: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Oct 11 2022(Updated: )
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-37988, CVE-2022-37990, CVE-2022-37991, CVE-2022-37995, CVE-2022-38037, CVE-2022-38038, CVE-2022-38039.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21h1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | =22h2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38022?
CVE-2022-38022 is rated as a high-severity Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38022?
To fix CVE-2022-38022, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-38022?
CVE-2022-38022 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 10, 11, and Windows Server editions.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2022-38022?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-38022 may allow an attacker to elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-38022 if I cannot apply the patch immediately?
Currently, there are no specific workarounds recommended for mitigating CVE-2022-38022 other than applying the patch as soon as possible.
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