CVE-2022-41121: Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 13, 2022
·Updated
Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
68 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
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
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft PowerShell=7.2
Microsoft PowerShell=7.3
Microsoft Remote Desktop Windows
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
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 Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Remote Desktop Client Windows
Remediation
Event History
Dec 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-41121?
CVE-2022-41121 is rated as a critical vulnerability, allowing elevation of privilege on affected Windows systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-41121?
To fix CVE-2022-41121, apply the latest updates and patches provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-41121?
CVE-2022-41121 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, and Windows 11.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-41121?
CVE-2022-41121 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Component.
5
Can exploitation of CVE-2022-41121 allow remote access to the system?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-41121 does not provide remote access directly, but it allows local users to gain higher privileges on the system.