CVE-2024-35250—Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Untrusted Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Untrusted Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-35250
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-35250

Related News Articles

• CISA and FBI Raise Alerts on Exploited Flaws and Expanding HiatusRAT CampaignDecember 17, 2024
• Windows kernel bug now exploited in attacks to gain SYSTEM privilegesDecember 16, 2024

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-822