CVE-2022-41125VulnerabilityPublished 11/08/2022Updated 10/24/2026
CVE-2022-41125: Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Affects Microsoft WindowsSource CISA KEV
Severity
HighNo CVSS score published yet
- Exploitation
Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 11/08/2022
- KEV deadline
- 12/09/2022
- EPSS
- 3.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 87% of CVEs
What to do
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) Key Isolation Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.