CVE-2024-38106—Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to win a race condition.

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-2024-38106
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38106

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Related Weaknesses

• CWE-591