CVE-2022-26927 Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code via the Windows Graphics Component, requiring a patch for Windows OS users.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-26927?

CVE-2022-26927 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 10 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26927?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26927?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-26927 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2022-26927 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-26927 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ff6r-62wv-fr5p.

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