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