Microsoft Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Windows Kernel has been identified, allowing an authorized attacker to locally disclose information. This issue arises from the removal or modification of security-critical code due to processor optimization. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to the unauthorized disclosure of certain kernel memory contents.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in the unauthorized local disclosure of information from the kernel memory.

Remediation

Users can apply the security update KB5062553 to address this vulnerability. This update is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Added: Jul 8, 2025, 10:52 PM
Updated: Jul 8, 2025, 10:52 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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