CVE-2022-44684

Name: CVE-2022-44684
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-20T20:15:19.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-44684 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Local Session Manager (LSM) Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Local Session Manager (LSM) Denial of Service Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 20h2	< 10.0.19042.2364
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h1	< 10.0.19043.2364
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.2364
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.2364
Microsoft	Windows 11 21h2	< 10.0.22000.1335
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.993
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	All versions

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-44684Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-44684Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44684?

Windows Local Session Manager (LSM) Denial of Service Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-44684?

CVE-2022-44684 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44684?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-44684?

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Source: NVD / NIST