CVE-2022-41118: Windows Scripting Languages Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 8, 2022
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Updated

Windows Scripting Languages Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

49 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 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20671, <6.3.9600.20670
6.3.9600.206716.3.9600.20670
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26221
6.1.7601.26221
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems<6.3.9600.20671, <6.3.9600.20670
6.3.9600.206716.3.9600.20670
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19567
10.0.10240.19567
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19567
10.0.10240.19567
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26221
6.1.7601.26221
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1<6.3.9600.20671
6.3.9600.20671
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3650
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems<6.3.9600.20671, <6.3.9600.20670
6.3.9600.206716.3.9600.20670
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5501
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 7<6.1.7601.26221
6.1.7601.26221
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1219
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5501
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1249, <10.0.20348.1251
10.0.20348.124910.0.20348.1251
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1219
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.819
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.819
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251

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 6.1.7601.26221Patch KB5019958
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20671Fixed in 6.3.9600.20670Patch KB5019958
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19567Patch KB5019970
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20671Patch KB5020023
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5501Patch KB5019964
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.3650Patch KB5019966
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2251Patch KB5019959
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.2251Patch KB5019959
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.1219Patch KB5019961
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2251Patch KB5019959
  11. 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
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.2251Patch KB5019959
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.819Patch KB5019980

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41118?

CVE-2022-41118 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41118?

To fix CVE-2022-41118, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

3

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-41118?

CVE-2022-41118 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, and Windows Server systems.

4

Can CVE-2022-41118 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-41118 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

5

What impact could CVE-2022-41118 have on my system?

The impact of CVE-2022-41118 could lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to install programs, view, change, or delete data.

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