CVE-2023-28222: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Apr 11, 2023
·Updated
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
51 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
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 1507<10.0.10240.19869
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5850
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4252
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.2846
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.2846
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.2846
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1817
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1555
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
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=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
Event History
Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:13 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28222?
CVE-2023-28222 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability with a critical severity level.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-28222?
To fix CVE-2023-28222, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
3
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2023-28222?
CVE-2023-28222 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.
4
Can CVE-2023-28222 be exploited remotely?
No, exploitation of CVE-2023-28222 requires local access to the affected system.
5
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2023-28222?
CVE-2023-28222 is associated with elevation of privilege attacks, allowing unauthorized access to system resources.