CVE-2022-37992
published 2022-11-09CVE-2022-37992: Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
PriorityP338high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.49%
39.2th percentile
Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected
46 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_10 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_10 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_10 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_10 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_10 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.19567 | 10.0.10240.19567 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.5501 | 10.0.14393.5501 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.17763.3650 | 10.0.17763.3650 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.3650 | 10.0.17763.3650 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_20h2 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.19042.2251 | 10.0.19042.2251 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h1 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.19043.2251 | 10.0.19043.2251 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.2251 | 10.0.19044.2251 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.2251 | 10.0.19045.2251 |
| microsoft | windows_11 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.22000.1219 | 10.0.22000.1219 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.819 | 10.0.22621.819 |
| microsoft | windows_7 | >= 6.1.0 < 6.1.7601.26221 | 6.1.7601.26221 |
| microsoft | windows_7_service_pack_1 | >= 6.1.0 < 6.1.7601.26221 | 6.1.7601.26221 |
| microsoft | windows_8.1 | >= 6.3.0 < 6.3.9600.20671 | 6.3.9600.20671 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_r2_service_pack_1 | >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.26221 | 6.1.7601.26221 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_service_pack_2 | >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.21768 | 6.0.6003.21768 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.23968 | 6.2.9200.23968 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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VulDB
Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition Group Policy privilege escalation (EUVD-2022-40599)
vuldb·2026-06-21·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-37992 [HIGH] Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition Group Policy privilege escalation (EUVD-2022-40599)
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows. This affects an unknown part of the component Group Policy. Executing a manipulation can lead to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-37992. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
GHSA
GHSA-2346-6pqf-j299: Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-11-10·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-41086 [HIGH] CWE-362 GHSA-2346-6pqf-j299: Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-37992.
GHSA
GHSA-x82j-4gxg-pv7v: Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-11-10·CVSS 6.4
CVE-2022-37992 [MEDIUM] GHSA-x82j-4gxg-pv7v: Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-41086.
Microsoft
Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2022-11-08·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-37992 [HIGH] Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
FAQ: What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
Windows Group Policy Preference Client: Windows Group Policy Preference Client
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Elevation of Privilege
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely;Older Software Release:Exploitation Unlikely;DOS:N/A
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5019966
Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5019966
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5019959
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No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
2022-11-09
Published