CVE-2022-38038: 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-2022-38022, CVE-2022-38037, CVE-2022-38039.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| 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 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38038?
CVE-2022-38038 is a Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38038?
CVE-2022-38038 has a severity level of 7.8 (high).
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-38038?
Windows 10 (including 20h2, 21h1, and 21h2), Windows 11 (including 22h2), Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 (including sp2), Windows Server 2008 R2 (sp1), Windows Server 2012 (including R2), Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022 are affected by CVE-2022-38038.
How can I fix CVE-2022-38038?
To fix CVE-2022-38038, apply the security update provided by Microsoft.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38038?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-38038 at the following references: [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169805/Windows-Kernel-Long-Registry-Path-Memory-Corruption.html), [Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-38038).
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