CVE-2022-41054: Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Nov 8, 2022
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Updated

Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

37 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=22h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3650
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5501
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3650
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5501
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1219
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1219
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1249, <10.0.20348.1251
10.0.20348.124910.0.20348.1251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.819
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.819
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1249, <10.0.20348.1251
10.0.20348.124910.0.20348.1251

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 10.0.17763.3650Patch KB5019966
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5501Patch KB5019964
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.2251Patch KB5019959
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2251Patch KB5019959
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2251Patch KB5019959
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.1219Patch KB5019961
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1249Fixed in 10.0.20348.1251Patch KB5019080
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.819Patch KB5019980
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.2251Patch KB5019959

Event History

Nov 8, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Nov 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41054?

CVE-2022-41054 has a severity rating of important, indicating a significant risk of exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41054?

To address CVE-2022-41054, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-41054?

CVE-2022-41054 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various editions of Windows Server.

4

Can CVE-2022-41054 lead to system compromise?

Yes, CVE-2022-41054 can potentially allow an attacker to elevate privileges on the affected system.

5

Is CVE-2022-41054 being actively exploited?

There are no current reports indicating that CVE-2022-41054 is being actively exploited, but it is still a critical vulnerability that should be patched promptly.

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