Windows COM+ Event System Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Priority CRITICAL 93Exploited in the wildCWE-843Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Privilege escalation
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Microsoft. Impact type from Microsoft.
Summary
Windows COM+ Event System Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Why it matters now
Exploitation Active In CISA KEV since 2022-10-11CISA due date 2022-11-01
EPSS 0.01886 79th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Microsoft: 15 updates
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Active
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.3532 | 10.0.17763.3532 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.0 to before 10.0.17763.3532 | 10.0.17763.3532 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.3532 | 10.0.17763.3532 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.3532 | 10.0.17763.3532 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H1 | 10.0.0 to before 10.0.19043.2130 | 10.0.19043.2130 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.20348.0 to before 10.0.20348.1129 | 10.0.20348.1129 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 20H2 | 10.0.0 to before 10.0.19042.2130 | 10.0.19042.2130 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 21H2 | 10.0.0 to before 10.0.22000.1098 | 10.0.22000.1098 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19043.0 to before 10.0.19044.2130 | 10.0.19044.2130 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 22H2 | 10.0.22621.0 to before 10.0.22621.674 | 10.0.22621.674 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1507 | 10.0.10240.0 to before 10.0.10240.19507 | 10.0.10240.19507 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 | 10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.5427 | 10.0.14393.5427 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.5427 | 10.0.14393.5427 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.5427 | 10.0.14393.5427 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | 6.1.0 to before 6.1.7601.26174 | 6.1.7601.26174 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 | 6.1.0 to before 6.1.7601.26174 | 6.1.7601.26174 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | 6.3.0 to before 6.3.9600.20625 | 6.3.9600.20625 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 | 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.21721 | 6.0.6003.21721 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.21721 | 6.0.6003.21721 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 | 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.21721 | 6.0.6003.21721 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 | 6.1.7601.0 to before 6.1.7601.26174 | 6.1.7601.26174 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | 6.1.7601.0 to before 6.1.7601.26174 | 6.1.7601.26174 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | 6.2.9200.0 to before 6.2.9200.23920 | 6.2.9200.23920 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 6.2.9200.0 to before 6.2.9200.23920 | 6.2.9200.23920 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 | 6.3.9600.0 to before 6.3.9600.20625 | 6.3.9600.20625 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 6.3.9600.0 to before 6.3.9600.20625 | 6.3.9600.20625 | Patch available | CNA |
- Windows 10 Version 1809 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.3532 Fixed in 10.0.17763.3532 Patch available CNA
- Windows 10 Version 1809 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.0 to before 10.0.17763.3532 Fixed in 10.0.17763.3532 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2019 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.3532 Fixed in 10.0.17763.3532 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.3532 Fixed in 10.0.17763.3532 Patch available CNA
- Windows 10 Version 21H1 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.0 to before 10.0.19043.2130 Fixed in 10.0.19043.2130 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2022 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.20348.0 to before 10.0.20348.1129 Fixed in 10.0.20348.1129 Patch available CNA
- Windows 10 Version 20H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.0 to before 10.0.19042.2130 Fixed in 10.0.19042.2130 Patch available CNA
- Windows 11 version 21H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.0 to before 10.0.22000.1098 Fixed in 10.0.22000.1098 Patch available CNA
- Windows 10 Version 21H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.19043.0 to before 10.0.19044.2130 Fixed in 10.0.19044.2130 Patch available CNA
- Windows 11 version 22H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.22621.0 to before 10.0.22621.674 Fixed in 10.0.22621.674 Patch available CNA
- Windows 10 Version 1507 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.10240.0 to before 10.0.10240.19507 Fixed in 10.0.10240.19507 Patch available CNA
- Windows 10 Version 1607 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.5427 Fixed in 10.0.14393.5427 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2016 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.5427 Fixed in 10.0.14393.5427 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.5427 Fixed in 10.0.14393.5427 Patch available CNA
- Windows 7 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.1.0 to before 6.1.7601.26174 Fixed in 6.1.7601.26174 Patch available CNA
- Windows 7 Service Pack 1 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.1.0 to before 6.1.7601.26174 Fixed in 6.1.7601.26174 Patch available CNA
- Windows 8.1 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.3.0 to before 6.3.9600.20625 Fixed in 6.3.9600.20625 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.21721 Fixed in 6.0.6003.21721 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.21721 Fixed in 6.0.6003.21721 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.21721 Fixed in 6.0.6003.21721 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.1.7601.0 to before 6.1.7601.26174 Fixed in 6.1.7601.26174 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.1.7601.0 to before 6.1.7601.26174 Fixed in 6.1.7601.26174 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2012 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.2.9200.0 to before 6.2.9200.23920 Fixed in 6.2.9200.23920 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.2.9200.0 to before 6.2.9200.23920 Fixed in 6.2.9200.23920 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2012 R2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.3.9600.0 to before 6.3.9600.20625 Fixed in 6.3.9600.20625 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.3.9600.0 to before 6.3.9600.20625 Fixed in 6.3.9600.20625 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 18
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.0.10240.19507 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.0.14393.5427 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.0.17763.3532 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.0.19042.2130 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.0.19043.2130 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.0.19044.2130 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.0.22000.1098 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.0.22621.674 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.0.10240.19507 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.0.14393.5427 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.0.17763.3532 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.0.19042.2130 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.0.19043.2130 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.0.19044.2130 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.0.22000.1098 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.0.22621.674 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
Show 8 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:* | r2 sp1 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | r2 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.0.14393.5427 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.0.17763.3532 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 10.0.20348.1129 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions r2 sp1 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions r2 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.0.14393.5427 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.0.17763.3532 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 10.0.20348.1129 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
Remediation
Microsoft 15 updates
- Security Only
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.26174
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.26174
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.26174
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 6.1.7601.26174
- Security Only
- Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.23920
- Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.23920
- Security Only
- Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems 6.3.9600.20625
- Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems 6.3.9600.20625
- Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.20625
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.20625
Show 12 more Microsoft updates
- Monthly Rollup
- Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems 6.3.9600.20625
- Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems 6.3.9600.20625
- Windows RT 8.1 6.3.9600.20625
- Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.20625
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.20625
- Monthly Rollup
- Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.23920
- Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.23920
- Monthly Rollup
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.26174
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.26174
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.26174
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 6.1.7601.26174
- Monthly Rollup
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 6.0.6003.21721
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 6.0.6003.21721
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 6.0.6003.21721
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 6.0.6003.21721
- Security Only
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 6.0.6003.21721
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 6.0.6003.21721
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 6.0.6003.21721
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 6.0.6003.21721
- Security Update
- Windows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22621.674
- Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.22621.674
- Security Update
- Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.19507
- Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 10.0.10240.19507
- Security Update
- Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.1129
- Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) 10.0.20348.1129
- Security Update
- Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.3532
- Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.17763.3532
- Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems 10.0.17763.3532
- Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.3532
- Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.3532
- Security Update
- Windows 11 version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22000.1098
- Windows 11 version 21H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.22000.1098
- Security Update
- Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.5427
- Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 10.0.14393.5427
- Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.5427
- Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0.14393.5427
- Security Update
- Windows 10 Version 20H2 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.19042.2130
- Windows 10 Version 20H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.19042.2130
- Windows 10 Version 21H1 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.19043.2130
- Windows 10 Version 21H1 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.19043.2130
- Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems 10.0.19043.2130
- Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.2130
- Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.19044.2130
- Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.19044.2130
Vendor assessments
Microsoft
Microsoft's page for this CVE →
- Impact
- Elevation of Privilege
- Exploited
- Yes
- Publicly disclosed
- —
- Exploitability
- Exploitation Detected
Timeline
- 2022-10-11 Added to CISA KEV
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-41033
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qjvf-mwxj-x748
References
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Sources
- CVE-2022-41033 · CVE Program
- CVE-2022-41033 · NVD
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qjvf-mwxj-x748 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2022-41033 · Microsoft Security Update Guide
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