CVE-2022-44666
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 40.44%
Last modified
CVE-2022-44666 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Contacts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 40.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Contacts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 20h2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h1 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 21h2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 22h2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 | 22h2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All versions | — |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-44666?
Windows Contacts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-44666?
CVE-2022-44666 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 40.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44666?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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Are you affected by CVE-2022-44666?
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