CVE-2022-37998

Summary

CVE-2022-37998 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows Local Session Manager (LSM). This issue permits an attacker to cause a Denial of Service condition on targeted systems by manipulating a specific LSM functionality. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can prevent legitimate users from accessing their sessions, causing significant disruption to business operations. The exact cause of the vulnerability lies in the way LSM handles certain requests, enabling an attacker to consume excessive system resources. Microsoft is aware of the issue and has released a patch to address it. System administrators are strongly advised to apply the patch as soon as possible to protect their networks from potential attacks.

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