CVE-2022-38022

Summary

CVE-2022-38022 is a newly disclosed Windows Kernel vulnerability that could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially granting them administrative access to a system. This vulnerability exists due to an improper access control issue within the Windows Kernel. An attacker could exploit this flaw through a specially crafted application or file, resulting in a significant increase in attack surface for threat actors. Microsoft is releasing a security update to address this issue, and it is strongly recommended that users install this patch as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks.

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