CVE-2022-26931

Summary

CVE-2022-26931 is a Windows Kerberos Elevation of Privilege vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate certain conditions during a Kerberos authentication process, enabling them to gain higher privileges on a targeted system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access and potential data theft or system damage. This issue primarily impacts Windows Server 2008, 2012, and 2016, and Microsoft advises users to apply the available security patches to mitigate the risk. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely, making it a significant concern for organizations running potentially affected versions of Windows.

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