Draft in the CWE catalog · 75 CVEs mapped
The product stores sensitive data in memory that is not locked, or that has been incorrectly locked, which might cause the memory to be written to swap files on disk by the virtual memory manager. This can make the data more accessible to external actors.
Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Device Host allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.
Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Remote Desktop Gateway Service allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Win32K - GRFX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.