CVE-2022-37975

CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Oct 11, 2022
Updated: Jan 2, 2025

Summary

CVE-2022-37975 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Windows Group Policy. This elevation of privilege issue allows an attacker to gain higher system privileges by manipulating Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to sensitive information or system modifications, potentially leading to serious security consequences. The vulnerability has been rated as critical and affects all supported versions of Windows. Microsoft has released a patch to address this issue, and it is strongly recommended that all affected systems be updated as soon as possible.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008
  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft