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Introduction

The kernel is the core of any operating system. It acts as a critical intermediary between application software and the computer’s physical hardware. Because it has complete control over system operations, kernel security is crucial.

Exploiting a kernel vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute commands with SYSTEM privileges, the highest level of access on a Windows system.

Important

Kernel exploits should always be considered a last resort.
They can be unstable, often leading to a one-time success or, in many cases, causing the system to crash.

Resources

• Windows Exploit Suggester - Next Generation (WES-NG)