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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-21880
CVE-2022-21880:
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Overview
Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2022-21880) was disclosed on January 11, 2022. This vulnerability affects Windows Graphics Device Interface Plus (GDI+) component and is unique from CVE-2022-21915 (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating a high-severity issue. Under CVSS v2.0, it received a base score of 7.8 with the vector (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could lead to information disclosure in Windows GDI+ component. The high confidentiality impact (C:H) in the CVSS score indicates that the vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the appropriate patches through Windows Update to mitigate the risk (Microsoft Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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