CVE-2022-44698
MediumActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
Description
Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.4
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Defender
PublishedDec 13, 2022
First seenDec 13, 2022
Added to KEVDec 13, 2022
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Jan 3, 2023Update
- microsoft windows_10_160710.0.14393.5582 or later
- microsoft windows_10_180910.0.17763.3770 or later
- microsoft windows_10_20h210.0.19042.2364 or later
- microsoft windows_10_21h110.0.19043.2364 or later
- microsoft windows_10_21h210.0.19044.2364 or later
- microsoft windows_10_22h210.0.19045.2364 or later
- microsoft windows_11_21h210.0.22000.1335 or later
- microsoft windows_server_201610.0.14393.5582 or later
- microsoft windows_server_201910.0.17763.3770 or later
- microsoft windows_server_202210.0.20348.1366 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_10_1607 | v < 10.0.14393.5582 | 10.0.14393.5582 |
| microsoft windows_10_1809 | v < 10.0.17763.3770 | 10.0.17763.3770 |
| microsoft windows_10_20h2 | v < 10.0.19042.2364 | 10.0.19042.2364 |
| microsoft windows_10_21h1 | v < 10.0.19043.2364 | 10.0.19043.2364 |
| microsoft windows_10_21h2 | v < 10.0.19044.2364 | 10.0.19044.2364 |
| microsoft windows_10_22h2 | v < 10.0.19045.2364 | 10.0.19045.2364 |
| microsoft windows_11_21h2 | v < 10.0.22000.1335 | 10.0.22000.1335 |
| microsoft windows_server_2016 | v < 10.0.14393.5582 | 10.0.14393.5582 |
| microsoft windows_server_2019 | v < 10.0.17763.3770 | 10.0.17763.3770 |
| microsoft windows_server_2022 | v < 10.0.20348.1366 | 10.0.20348.1366 |
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