CVE-2024-38080 - Microsoft Windows Hyper-V Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2024-38080
Microsoft | Windows
- Date Added:
- 2024-07-09
- Due Date:
- 2024-07-30
- Vulnerability Name
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- Description
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges.
- Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
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/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38080; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38080
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