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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-21912
CVE-2022-21912:
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Overview
DirectX Graphics Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2022-21912) was discovered and disclosed in January 2022. The vulnerability affects Microsoft Windows systems and was assigned on December 14, 2021 (CVE MITRE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS severity score of 7.0, with the following vector: (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C). This indicates local access is required, low attack complexity, and no authentication needed, with potential complete impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (Rapid7).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code through the DirectX Graphics Kernel, potentially leading to complete system compromise with impacts on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (Rapid7).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through various KB updates including KB5009557 for Windows 10 version 1809 and Windows Server 2019, KB5009545 for Windows 10 version 1909, and KB5009543 for Windows 10 versions 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2 (Rapid7).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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