Microsoft (Ancillary Function Driver (afd.sys)) Data Breach
Microsoft (Ancillary Function Driver (afd.sys)) experienced a data breach that was reported on March 28, 2022. 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.
Key Facts
- Organization
- Microsoft (Ancillary Function Driver (afd.sys))
- Date Reported
- March 28, 2022
- Incident Type
- unknown
- Industry
- Technology
- Severity Score
- 5/10
- Confidence Level
- high
Source
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Understanding unknown Incidents
Data breaches can result in significant financial, operational, and reputational damage. Organizations should implement defense-in-depth strategies and maintain incident response capabilities.