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CVE-2022-44671: Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )

Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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 Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
=20h2
=21h1
=21h2
=22h2
=1607
=1809
=22h2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-44671?

    CVE-2022-44671 is rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-44671?

    To fix CVE-2022-44671, apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft.

  • Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2022-44671?

    CVE-2022-44671 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 and 2022.

  • What kind of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2022-44671?

    CVE-2022-44671 allows an attacker to elevate their privileges, which can lead to unauthorized access or code execution.

  • When was CVE-2022-44671 disclosed?

    CVE-2022-44671 was disclosed as part of Microsoft's security updates in December 2022.

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