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**Why is this Chrome CVE included in the Security Update Guide?** The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in Chromium Open Source Software (OSS) which is consumed by Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is no longer vulnerable. **How can I see the version of the browser?** 1. In your Microsoft Edge browser, click on the 3 dots (...) on the very right-hand side of the window 2. Click on **Help and Feedback** 3. Click on **About Microsoft Edge**

**Why is this Chrome CVE included in the Security Update Guide?** The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in Chromium Open Source Software (OSS) which is consumed by Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is no longer vulnerable. **How can I see the version of the browser?** 1. In your Microsoft Edge browser, click on the 3 dots (...) on the very right-hand side of the window 2. Click on **Help and Feedback** 3. Click on **About Microsoft Edge**

**How can I verify that the update is installed?** Customers wanting to ensure the client has been updated can run the MDE Client Analyzer on the device. When running the analyzer on a Windows device that does not have the security update, the analyzer will present a warning (ID 121035) indicating missing patch and directing to relevant online article. Additionally, if the update is installed, but the Anti-Spoofing capability is not in a stable state, the analyzer will present warning (ID 121036) indicating an issue and providing additional online guidance or callout to reach out to Microsoft support if issue persists.

**What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?** An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.

Out-of-bounds read in Windows NTFS allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Buffer over-read in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Improper input validation in Windows Hyper-V allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.

**According to the CVSS metric, the attack complexity is high (AC:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability?** Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to invest time in repeated exploitation attempts through sending constant or intermittent data.

**According to the CVSS metric, the attack complexity is high (AC:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability?** Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to first prepare the target so that it uses Edge in Internet Explorer Mode.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Win32K - GRFX allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.