Microsoft Ancillary Function Driver (afd.sys) Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

When

2022-03-28 00:00 UTC · day precision

Where

Global (internet)

Category

cyber_exploit

afd.sys in the Ancillary Function Driver in Microsoft Windows does not properly validate user-mode input passed to kernel mode, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Sources

• CISA ↗ · first seen 2022-03-28 00:00 UTC

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