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Advisory Published
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CVE-2022-41121: Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )

Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows PowerShell=7.2
Windows PowerShell=7.3
Microsoft Remote Desktop
Windows 10
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=22h2
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1809
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-41121?

    CVE-2022-41121 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Component.

  • 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.

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