1. About CVE-2022-44635
| Vulnerability Name | DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Elevation Vulnerability |
|---|---|
| Attack Type | Other |
| Time Discovered | 2022-12-13 |
| Updated Time | 2022-12-14 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2022-44710 |
2. Summary
DirectX is a series of application programming interfaces specially developed for multimedia and games created by Microsoft Corporation. It includes Direct3D, Direct2D, DirectCompute and many other sub-sections for different purposes. There is a privilege escalation vulnerability, which can be exploited by an attacker to obtain higher privileges on the target system.
3. Affected Versions
Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
Windows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
4. Solution
Microsoft has officially updated the security patches of the affected software. Users can download and install the corresponding security patches according to different system versions. The security update links are as follows: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/zh-CN/vulnerability/CVE-2022-44710
5. Related Links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-44710
