CVE-2022-41033: Windows COM+ Event System Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 11, 2022
·
Updated

Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Other sources

Windows COM+ Event System Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

72 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service
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 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5427
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.3532
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.2130
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.2130
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.2130
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1098
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.674
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5427
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3532
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1129
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20625
6.3.9600.20625
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20625
6.3.9600.20625
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23920
6.2.9200.23920
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23920
6.2.9200.23920
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26174
6.1.7601.26174
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21721
6.0.6003.21721
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26174
6.1.7601.26174
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21721
6.0.6003.21721
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems<6.3.9600.20625
6.3.9600.20625
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21721
6.0.6003.21721
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems<6.3.9600.20625
6.3.9600.20625
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1<6.3.9600.20625
6.3.9600.20625
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26174
6.1.7601.26174
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21721
6.0.6003.21721
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5427
10.0.14393.5427
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26174
6.1.7601.26174
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5427
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5427
10.0.14393.5427
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5427
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19507
10.0.10240.19507
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19507
10.0.10240.19507
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.674
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2130
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2130
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2130
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.674
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1098
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1098
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2130
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1129
10.0.20348.1129
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2130
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2130
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1129
10.0.20348.1129
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2130
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3532
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3532
10.0.17763.3532
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2130
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3532
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3532
10.0.17763.3532
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3532

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20625Patch KB5018476
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.23920Patch KB5018478
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26174Patch KB5018479
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.21721Patch KB5018446
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20625Patch KB5018474
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5427Patch KB5018411
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19507Patch KB5018425
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2130Patch KB5018410
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.674Patch KB5018427
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.1098Patch KB5018418
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2130Patch KB5018410
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1129Patch KB5018421
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.2130Patch KB5018410
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.3532Patch KB5018419

Event History

Oct 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41033?

CVE-2022-41033 has been categorized with a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41033?

To fix CVE-2022-41033, Microsoft released security updates and patches which should be applied to the affected systems.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-41033?

CVE-2022-41033 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10, 11, Server 2016, Server 2019, and others.

4

Does CVE-2022-41033 allow remote exploitation?

CVE-2022-41033 primarily allows local users to escalate privileges, rather than permitting remote exploitation.

5

What impact does CVE-2022-41033 have on system security?

CVE-2022-41033 compromises system security by allowing an attacker to gain higher privileges on the affected Windows systems.

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