CVE-2022-29142
CVSS 2.0 Score 6.9 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published May 10, 2022
Updated: Jan 2, 2025
Summary
CVE-2022-29142 is a Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege vulnerability (EoP). Maliciously crafted input can trick the operating system into granting unauthorized kernel-level access, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code and potentially take control of an affected system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals running unpatched Windows systems, making it crucial to apply the available Microsoft security update promptly to mitigate the threat.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Windows Server 2022
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019
- Microsoft Windows Server
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft