CVE-2022-41033
Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Windows COM+ Event System Service, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Nov 1, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
Windows COM+ Event System Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Windows COM+ Event System Service | Microsoft | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Version details have not been published yet.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2022-41033 scored CVSS 7.8: Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service, Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Windows COM+ Event System Service systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2022-41033: Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service, Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Microsoft Windows COM+ Event System Service. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
1 earlier event is available with a subscription. See plans.
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