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CVE-2022-21858: Windows Bind Filter Driver Can Be Used to Gain Elevated Access

CVE-2022-21858 · published 4 years ago
Summary

A Windows software component, called a Bind Filter Driver, has a security weakness that could allow hackers to gain unauthorized access to a system. This could lead to data theft or system compromise, so it's essential to apply the latest updates and patches to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft windows_10 20h2
21h1
21h2
1809
1909
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
microsoft windows_11 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
microsoft windows_server 20h2
2022
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2019 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Windows Bind Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Bind Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published11 Jan 2022
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
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