CVE-2022-38050

Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 15.51% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H1
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38050?
CVE-2022-38050 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-38050?
To fix CVE-2022-38050, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-38050 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-38050 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~16% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-38050?
CVE-2022-38050 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H1, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2, Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2, Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2.
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