CVE-2022-41033: Windows COM+ Event System Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Oct 11 2022(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| 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 1507 | <10.0.10240.19507 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <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 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 | <10.0.14393.5427 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | <10.0.17763.3532 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.20348.1129 | |
| 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 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 the severity of CVE-2022-41033?
CVE-2022-41033 has been categorized with a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
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.
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.
Does CVE-2022-41033 allow remote exploitation?
CVE-2022-41033 primarily allows local users to escalate privileges, rather than permitting remote exploitation.
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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