CVE-2024-38080—Microsoft Windows Hyper-V Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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?

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/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38080
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38080

Related News Articles

• Zero-day patched by Microsoft has been exploited by attackers for over a year (CVE-2024-38112)July 10, 2024
• Microsoft's July Update Patches 143 Flaws, Including Two Actively ExploitedJuly 10, 2024
• Microsoft fixes two zero-days exploited by attackers (CVE-2024-38080, CVE-2024-38112)July 9, 2024
• Microsoft July 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 142 flaws, 4 zero-daysJuly 9, 2024

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-190