CVE-2022-38050: Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 11, 2022
·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
Remediation
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.