CVE-2022-23279
CVSS 2.0 Score 4.4 of 10 (medium)
Details
Summary
CVE-2022-23279 is a newly disclosed Windows vulnerability that allows an attacker to elevate privileges through the Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) interface. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can gain administrative access to a system, potentially compromising confidential data or installing malware. The ALPC protocol is used for inter-process communication, making this a serious threat to systems that support it. Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability, and it is strongly recommended that all affected systems be updated as soon as possible. Failure to do so may expose organizations to potential security breaches.
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Affected Products
- Windows Server 2022
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows 11
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft