CVE-2022-38396

Description

HP Factory Preinstalled Images on certain systems that shipped with Windows 10 versions 20H2 and earlier OS versions might allow escalation of privilege via execution of certain files outside the restricted path. This potential vulnerability was remediated starting with Windows 10 versions 21H2 on October 31, 2021.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.18%

Vendor Advisory hp.com

Affected: HP Inc. HP Factory Preinstalled Windows 10 20H2 Images

References

Link	Tags
https://support.hp.com/ie-en/document/ish_7620368-7620413-16	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38396?: CVE-2022-38396 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-38396?: To fix CVE-2022-38396, 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-2022-38396 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-38396 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-38396?: CVE-2022-38396 affects HP Inc. HP Factory Preinstalled Windows 10 20H2 Images.

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