Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-37996: Windows Kernel Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue Oct 11 2022(Updated: )

Windows Kernel Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Windows 11
Windows 11
Windows 11=22h2
Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-37996?

    CVE-2022-37996 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive memory information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-37996?

    To fix CVE-2022-37996, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for their affected Windows software.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-37996?

    CVE-2022-37996 affects several versions of Windows, including Windows 10 (various versions), Windows Server 2016, and Windows 11.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-37996?

    CVE-2022-37996 is a Windows Kernel Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability, allowing unauthorized access to memory contents.

  • What are the potential risks of CVE-2022-37996?

    The risks associated with CVE-2022-37996 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential exploitation for further attacks on the system.

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