CVE-2022-44708

Summary

CVE-2022-44708 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Microsoft Edge browsers based on Chromium. An attacker who successfully exploits this flaw can escalate their privileges, potentially gaining control over the affected system. The exact cause of the vulnerability is still under investigation, but Microsoft has released a patch to mitigate the risk. Users are encouraged to update their Microsoft Edge browsers to the latest version to protect against potential attacks. This vulnerability could lead to significant security implications if exploited, making it a critical concern for organizations and individuals using the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser.

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