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CVE-2022-44668: Windows Media Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )

Windows Media Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows RT
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 RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-44668?

    CVE-2022-44668 has been classified as a critical vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Windows that could allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-44668?

    To fix CVE-2022-44668, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows products.

  • What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-44668?

    CVE-2022-44668 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11, and several Windows Server editions.

  • How can I check if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2022-44668?

    You can check your system's vulnerability to CVE-2022-44668 by verifying if it is running an affected version of Windows and ensuring it is up to date with security patches.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-44668 if exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2022-44668 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to a complete system compromise.

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