CrowdStrike Update Causes System Crashes

A recent update from CrowdStrike led to widespread system crashes on Windows computers, resulting in continuous blue screen loops for users. The issue stemmed from a corrupted data file rather than a typical code update, impacting a kernel-level driver that manages memory access. This driver mismanaged memory because it failed to handle an improperly formatted data channel, causing Windows to react by triggering a blue screen error whenever access violations occurred. Users were left in a boot loop state, needing advanced IT skills or intervention to resolve the situation by removing the CrowdStrike driver in safe mode.