CVE-2022-21898 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

DirectX Graphics Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	20h2
Microsoft	Windows Server	20h2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	-

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21898
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-2189

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-21898?

CVE-2022-21898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). DirectX Graphics Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-21898?

CVE-2022-21898 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-21898?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.