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ID:7682 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21882
ID:7682 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21882
Published: April 24, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59413
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21882
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Win32k.sys driver. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.