Microsoft Win32k contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the component failing to properly handle objects in memory. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to run code in kernel mode.
Product
Win32k
Added to KEV
3 Nov 2021
Federal remediation due
3 May 2022
Known ransomware use
Not reported
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