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A Critical Windows Vulnerability: The TCP/IP Remote Code Execution Bug
In the latest Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft has addressed a critical vulnerability in the Windows TCP/IP stack that has cybersecurity experts concerned. This remote code execution bug, identified as CVE-2022-38063, has been assigned a severity score of 9.8 out of 10, indicating the severity of the threat it poses.
The vulnerability lies within the way Windows processes TCP/IP data, specifically in the handling of IPv6 traffic. This means that an attacker can potentially exploit the flaw without any user interaction or prior access to the target system. The attack complexity is considered low, making it relatively easy for malicious actors to take advantage of the vulnerability.