CVE-2022-37996 Windows Kernel Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An attacker can exploit a flaw in the Windows Kernel to disclose sensitive memory information, potentially aiding further attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-37996?
CVE-2022-37996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 11 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Windows Kernel Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-37996?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37996?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-37996 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-37996 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-37996 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-4gqc-ggg8-rxcq.