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8.8

Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Risk

CVE-2022-29133 · published 4 years ago
Summary

A vulnerability in Windows allows an attacker to gain elevated access to a system, potentially allowing them to install malware or take control of the system. This affects all versions of Windows, making it a critical concern for any Windows user. To protect yourself, ensure you have the latest Windows updates installed.

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_11 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
Original advisory text
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
References
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
8.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published10 May 2022
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2022-29133 · NVD
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