CVE-2022-38044
HighWindows CD-ROM File System Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Oct 11, 2022 · Updated Aug 27, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-38044 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 (Microsoft), Windows 11 (Microsoft), Windows 7 (Microsoft) and 22 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 Version 1507 10.0.10240.19507, Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.5427, Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.3532.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
56%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Windows CD-ROM File System Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Products
45 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10Microsoft | 1607, 1809, 20h2, 21h1, 21h2 | n/a |
| Windows 11Microsoft | 22h2 | n/a |
| Windows 7Microsoft | >= 6.1.0 | 6.1.7601.26174 |
| Windows 8.1Microsoft | >= 6.3.0 | 6.3.9600.20625 |
| Windows Rt 8.1Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Windows 10 Version 1507
10.0.10240.19507
Windows 10 Version 1607
10.0.14393.5427
Windows 10 Version 1809
10.0.17763.3532
Windows 10 Version 20H2
10.0.19042.2130
Windows 10 Version 21H1
10.0.19043.2130
Windows 10 Version 21H2
10.0.19044.2130
Windows 11 version 21H2
10.0.22000.1098
Windows 11 version 22H2
10.0.22621.674
Windows 7
6.1.7601.26174
Windows 7 Service Pack 1
6.1.7601.26174
Windows 8.1
6.3.9600.20625
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
6.0.6003.21721
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
6.1.7601.26174
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
6.1.7601.26174
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
6.0.6003.21721
Windows Server 2012
6.2.9200.23920
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
6.2.9200.23920
Windows Server 2012 R2
6.3.9600.20625
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
6.3.9600.20625
Windows Server 2016
10.0.14393.5427
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
10.0.14393.5427
Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.3532
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
10.0.17763.3532
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.1129
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 11, 2022
Last updated
Aug 27, 2025
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Windows CD-ROM File System Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1607, 1809, 20h2, 21h1, 21h2; Windows 11 (Microsoft) versions 22h2; Windows 7 (Microsoft) versions >= 6.1.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 Version 1507 10.0.10240.19507, Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.5427, Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.3532.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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