Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2022-35750

Summary

The Win32k Elevation of Privilege vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on affected Microsoft Windows systems. By exploiting this flaw, an unauthorized user can gain access and control over system processes, potentially leading to widespread system compromise. This vulnerability is particularly critical as it can be triggered by an application running on the affected system. Microsoft has released guidance on mitigating this risk to help users protect their environments.

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