CVE-2022-26935

Summary

CVE-2022-26935 is a vulnerability affecting the Windows WLAN AutoConfig Service. This issue allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to disclose sensitive information, potentially leading to further exploitation. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient access control, enabling attackers to query the service for details about nearby Wi-Fi networks and their associated security settings. This disclosure can expose Wi-Fi network credentials and encryption types, posing a significant risk to network security. Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability, and it is strongly recommended that all affected systems be updated as soon as possible.

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