CVE-2022-37979
CVE-2022-37979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-37979?
- Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2022-37979?
- CVE-2022-37979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-37979 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-37979?
- CVE-2022-37979 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-37979?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-37979 published?
- CVE-2022-37979 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37979
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-37979
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h1:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:21h2:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11:22h2:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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