CVE-2022-44708: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 5, 2022
·Updated
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<108.0.1462.41
Microsoft Edge for iOS
Microsoft Edge Iphone Os<108.0.1462.42
Microsoft Edge Chromium<108.0.1462.41
Remediation
Event History
Dec 5, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Dec 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44708?
CVE-2022-44708 is rated as a high severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-44708?
To mitigate CVE-2022-44708, users should update Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to the latest version available.
3
What versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2022-44708?
CVE-2022-44708 affects Microsoft Edge for iOS and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to 108.0.1462.42.
4
Can CVE-2022-44708 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-44708 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to gain elevated privileges.
5
What products are impacted by CVE-2022-44708?
CVE-2022-44708 impacts Microsoft Edge for iOS and the Chromium-based versions of Microsoft Edge.