CVE-2022-44683: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =20h2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21h1 | |
| Windows 10 | =21h2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22h2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | =22h2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44683?
CVE-2022-44683 is rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44683?
To fix CVE-2022-44683, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-44683?
CVE-2022-44683 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022.
Can CVE-2022-44683 lead to system exploitation?
Yes, CVE-2022-44683 can potentially allow unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges on the system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-44683?
There are currently no suggested workarounds for CVE-2022-44683; updating affected systems is the recommended course of action.
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