The Windows Kernel is the core component of Microsoft Windows operating systems, responsible for system security, process management, and hardware abstraction. Its significance in cybersecurity stems from its role as the primary attack surface for privilege escalation and remote code execution vulnerabilities, with over 26 tracked CVEs highlighting its criticality in patch management and exploit mitigation.
Based on 1 critical CVEs, 0 CISA KEV, 27% unpatched. Model: GDPR Art.83 · not legal advice.