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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-23279
CVE-2022-23279:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows ALPC Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2022-23279) was disclosed and addressed as part of Microsoft's May 2022 Patch Tuesday security updates. This vulnerability affects Microsoft Windows' Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) system (CVE Mitre, Talos Blog).
Technical details
The vulnerability is specifically related to the Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) system and is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability. Microsoft has marked this vulnerability as 'more likely' to be exploited, indicating its significance in terms of risk assessment (Talos Blog).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems, potentially enabling them to execute unauthorized commands or access restricted resources (Fortiguard).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft addressed this vulnerability as part of its May 2022 Patch Tuesday security updates. Users are advised to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft to protect their systems (Talos Blog).
Additional resources
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