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

CVE-2024-38106

Microsoft | Windows

  • Date Added:
  • 2024-08-13
  • Due Date:
  • 2024-09-03
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?

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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