CVE-2023-38142
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2023-38142 is a high-severity vulnerability, categorized as CWE-190 (Integer Overflow or Wraparound), affecting multiple Windows products. The vulnerability allows for elevation of privilege in the Windows Kernel. The base score is 7.8, indicating a significant threat to organizations. The attack vector is local, requiring low privileges and no user interaction. The impact includes high integrity and confidentiality risks. Microsoft has not reported any changes in scope, and the exploitability score is 1.8 out of 10. To remediate this vulnerability, organizations should apply the necessary security patches provided by Microsoft to ensure system security.
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