CVE-2022-44677: Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 13, 2022
·Updated
Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
31 affected componentsFixes available
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 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=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=22h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Event History
Dec 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44677?
CVE-2022-44677 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for elevation of privilege in Windows systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-44677?
To fix CVE-2022-44677, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2022-44677?
CVE-2022-44677 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 and 2022.
4
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-44677?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2022-44677, so it is crucial to install security patches.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-44677?
CVE-2022-44677 is categorized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability within the Windows Projected File System.