Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2024-21345

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2022, 23h2 Edition (server Core Installation)
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 February 2024

Badges

💰 Ransomware👾 Exploit Exists📰 News Worthy

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Windows Kernel that allows attackers to elevate their privileges on affected systems. By exploiting this bug, an unauthorized user can execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions, potentially taking control of the system. This flaw underscores the importance of applying security updates promptly to mitigate such risks and protect sensitive data from malicious actors. Further information regarding this vulnerability can be found in the Microsoft advisory.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) x64-based Systems 10.0.25398.0 < 10.0.25398.709

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References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 💰

    Used in Ransomware

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 📰

    First article discovered by Cyber Security Informer

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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