Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability
Microsoft · Windows
Date added (CISA)
2022-03-03
Remediation due
2022-03-24
Known ransomware use
Not indicated
Remediation priority
P2 — past CISA due date
Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows, when access to 16-bit applications is enabled on a 32-bit x86 platform, does not properly validate certain BIOS calls, which allows local users to gain privileges.