CVE-2022-44680: Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 13, 2022
·Updated
Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
51 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
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
Microsoft Windows 10
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 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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-2022-44680?
CVE-2022-44680 has a critical severity rating as it can lead to elevation of privilege on affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-44680?
To fix CVE-2022-44680, ensure your systems are updated with the latest security patches released by Microsoft.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44680?
CVE-2022-44680 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server products.
4
Can CVE-2022-44680 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2022-44680 requires local access to the system, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without prior access.
5
Is CVE-2022-44680 being actively exploited in the wild?
As of the latest information, there are reports suggesting CVE-2022-44680 is being exploited in attacks targeting unpatched systems.