CVE-2022-38051

Summary

CVE-2022-38051 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows Graphics Component. This elevation of privilege issue allows an attacker to gain higher system privileges, potentially leading to a full system compromise. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could enable an attacker to install malware, bypass security restrictions, or steal sensitive information. The impacted Windows versions include 10, 11, and Server 2019 and 2022, and Microsoft has released a security update to address the issue. Implementing the patch as soon as possible is advised to protect against potential attacks.

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