CVE-2023-38150
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-38150 is a newly disclosed Windows Kernel vulnerability that grants an attacker elevated privileges. By exploiting this EoP (Elevation of Privilege) flaw, an attacker can gain administrative access to a system, enabling them to install malware, modify settings, and perform other privileged actions. The exact nature of the exploit is still under investigation, but Microsoft has released a patch to mitigate the risk. This vulnerability poses a significant threat to organizations and individuals running unpatched Windows systems. It is recommended to install the patch as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks.
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Affected Products
- Windows 11 21H2
- Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft
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