CVE-2022-37996
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Oct 11, 2022
Updated: Jan 2, 2025
Summary
CVE-2022-37996 is a memory information disclosure vulnerability affecting the Windows Kernel. An attacker who successfully exploits this weakness can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data residing in the kernel memory. This issue may lead to various security risks, including privilege escalation and system compromise. Microsoft has released a security update to address this vulnerability, and users are encouraged to install it as soon as possible to mitigate potential threats.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows 8.1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft