#VU59483 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21881 

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#VU59483 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21881

Published: January 11, 2022 / Updated: August 9, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59483
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21881
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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