What is the severity of CVE-2022-38033?

CVE-2022-38033 has been rated as important by Microsoft.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38033?

To mitigate CVE-2022-38033, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-38033?

CVE-2022-38033 affects multiple versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.

Can CVE-2022-38033 lead to data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2022-38033 may allow an attacker to access sensitive registry keys, leading to potential information disclosure.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-38033 if updates cannot be applied?

While the best practice is to apply updates, temporarily limiting remote access to affected systems can serve as a workaround until patches are installed.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-38033

medium

6.5

11/10/2022

2/1/2025

CVE-2022-38033: Windows Server Remotely Accessible Registry Keys Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue Oct 11 2022(Updated: )

Windows Server Remotely Accessible Registry Keys Information Disclosure Vulnerability.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 7		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 7		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows RT		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 8.1		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 8.1		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Windows 11	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=21H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Windows 10	=20H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=20H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H1	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H1	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H1	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Windows 10
Windows 10	=20h2
Windows 10	=21h1
Windows 10	=21h2
Windows 10	=1607
Windows 10	=1809
Windows 11
Windows 11
Windows 11	=22h2
Windows 11	=22h2
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows
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

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-38033

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38033?
CVE-2022-38033 has been rated as important by Microsoft.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38033?
To mitigate CVE-2022-38033, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-38033?
CVE-2022-38033 affects multiple versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.
Can CVE-2022-38033 lead to data exposure?
Yes, CVE-2022-38033 may allow an attacker to access sensitive registry keys, leading to potential information disclosure.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-38033 if updates cannot be applied?
While the best practice is to apply updates, temporarily limiting remote access to affected systems can serve as a workaround until patches are installed.

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