CVE-2022-38050: Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 11, 2022
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Updated

Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

Affected Software

29 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=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-2022-38050?

CVE-2022-38050 has a critical severity rating, indicating significant risk if exploited.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-38050?

To fix CVE-2022-38050, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-38050?

CVE-2022-38050 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 and 2022.

4

Can CVE-2022-38050 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-38050 can potentially be exploited by attackers through local elevated privileges.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2022-38050?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2022-38050; the best course of action is to apply the recommended updates.

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