CVE-2022-41121

Summary

CVE-2022-41121 is a Windows Graphics Component elevation of privilege vulnerability (EoP). Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain administrative privileges on affected systems, enabling them to install malware, modify sensitive data, and execute unauthorized commands with elevated access. The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of specially crafted graphics data, which can lead to a memory corruption issue and subsequent privilege escalation. Users and administrators are advised to apply available patches as soon as possible to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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