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?

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

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