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CVE-2022-35758:
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Overview
Windows Kernel Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2022-35758) was identified and disclosed in July 2022. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. This indicates that the vulnerability requires local access, low attack complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction, while potentially leading to high confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability (Microsoft MSRC).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain information disclosure from kernel memory, potentially exposing sensitive system information. The impact is limited to confidentiality breaches, with no direct effect on system integrity or availability (Rapid7).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across affected Windows versions. Users are advised to apply the appropriate security patches through Windows Update or manual installation of the relevant KB updates (Microsoft MSRC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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