CVE-2022-38016
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Oct 11, 2022
Updated: Jan 2, 2025
Summary
CVE-2022-38016 is a Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) Elevation of Privilege vulnerability. This issue allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected system by manipulating a specific LSA process. Successful exploitation could result in the attacker gaining administrative control, potentially leading to significant data theft or system damage. Microsoft has released a security update to address this vulnerability, and it is strongly recommended that all Windows users apply the patch as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Windows Server 2022
- Microsoft Windows 11
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft