Microsoft Windows HTTP.sys Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in Windows HTTP.sys, allowing an unauthorized attacker to cause uncontrolled resource consumption over the network. This vulnerability affects multiple Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions, as well as Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and several other platforms.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a significant denial-of-service condition, causing high resource consumption and potentially disrupting normal network operations.
Remediation
Security updates are available for all affected Windows versions. Instructions for downloading these updates can be found in the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Vulnerability Rating
Our algorithm analyzes dozens of metrics to generate these 8 key vulnerability categories, which are then combined to calculate the overall risk score.
