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CVE-2022-41125

Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS 7.8 HIGHEPSS 3.0%● KEVCWE-787
In short

A flaw in Windows CNG Key Isolation Service allows an authenticated attacker to gain higher system privileges by exploiting an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. This could enable unauthorized access to sensitive cryptographic keys and system resources.

Technical detail

An out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in the CNG Key Isolation Service permits local privilege escalation when a low-privileged authenticated user sends specially crafted requests. Successful exploitation grants SYSTEM-level privileges, potentially compromising cryptographic material and system integrity.

Summary generated and translated by AI from the official description.
Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

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