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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π¨ **Essence**: Microsoft Edge has an **Elevation of Privilege** vulnerability. <br>β οΈ **Consequences**: Attackers can gain **full control** over the system. High impact on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
Q2Root Cause? (CWE/Flaw)
π **Root Cause**: **CWE-416** (Use After Free). <br>π οΈ **Flaw**: The browser handles memory incorrectly, allowing malicious code to execute after memory is freed.
Q3Who is affected? (Versions/Components)
π₯ **Affected**: **Microsoft Edge** (Chromium-based). <br>π₯οΈ **OS**: Windows 10 and later versions. <br>π **Published**: Dec 7, 2023.
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
π **Hacker Actions**: Elevate privileges from **User** to **System/Admin**. <br>π **Data Access**: Read, modify, or delete **any data** on the victim's machine.