CVE-2022-38026

Summary

CVE-2022-38026 is a vulnerability affecting the Windows DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Client. This issue allows an attacker to potentially gain sensitive information through DHCP option requests. The vulnerability arises due to inadequate input validation during the processing of DHCP option requests, leading to information disclosure. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted DHCP option requests to a target system. Successful exploitation could result in the disclosure of the IP address lease time, host name, and other system information. Microsoft has released a security update to address this vulnerability, and it is recommended that all Windows systems be updated to mitigate the risk.

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