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CVE-2022-41125: Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Tue Nov 08 2022(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) Key Isolation Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
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
Windows 11
Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19567
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19042.2251
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 10 22H2<10.0.19045.2251
Windows 11<10.0.22000.1219
Windows 11<10.0.22621.819
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1249

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-41125?

    CVE-2022-41125 has a critical severity rating as it allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-41125?

    To fix CVE-2022-41125, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

  • What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-41125?

    CVE-2022-41125 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10 and Windows 11 in various editions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-41125?

    CVE-2022-41125 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in the Windows Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) Key Isolation Service.

  • Who is the vendor responsible for CVE-2022-41125?

    The vendor responsible for CVE-2022-41125 is Microsoft.

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