CVE-2022-37996: Windows Kernel Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published Oct 11, 2022
·Updated
Windows Kernel Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability.
Affected Software
46 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Remediation
Event History
Oct 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.