CVE-2023-38140
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Sep 12, 2023
Updated: May 29, 2024
CWE ID 908
Summary
CVE-2023-38140 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the Windows Kernel. This issue represents a significant information disclosure risk, allowing unauthorized entities to access sensitive data. The vulnerability arises due to an improper handling of kernel objects in the Windows operating system. An attacker can leverage this bug to potentially gain elevated privileges and disrupt system functionality. Microsoft is currently working on a fix for this vulnerability and advises users to apply updates as soon as they become available.
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