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CVE-2022-21971

Windows Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS 7.8 HIGHEPSS 53.7%● KEVCWE-824
In short

A flaw in Windows Runtime allows an attacker to execute malicious code remotely on affected systems. This vulnerability can be exploited through specially crafted input, potentially giving attackers full control over vulnerable computers.

Technical detail

A memory corruption vulnerability in Windows Runtime (CWE-824) enables remote code execution when processing specially crafted input. The attack vector is network-based, requiring the victim to interact with malicious content or visit a compromised website; successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution with user privileges.

Summary generated and translated by AI from the official description.
Windows Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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