CVE-2022-29116

Summary

CVE-2022-29116 is a recently disclosed Windows Kernel Information Disclosure vulnerability. Malicious actors can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the kernel memory. The vulnerability can be triggered by sending a specially crafted sequence of input to a vulnerable Windows component. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security risks, such as privilege escalation or data theft. Microsoft has released a security update to address this issue, and it is strongly recommended that all affected systems be promptly patched to prevent potential attacks.

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