Vulnerability identifier: #VU59482

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21879

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted program to read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 10 S

Windows Server: 2016 - 2022

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21879

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.