Windows Wi-Fi Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Summary

The vulnerability CVE-2024-30078 is a critical security flaw in the Windows Wi-Fi driver that allows for remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker, without the need for any user interaction. It affects all supported versions of the Windows operating system and has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10. The exploitation of this vulnerability can potentially bypass network-based detections and mitigations, making it an immediate patch priority. Microsoft has released a security update to address this issue, and users are advised to apply the latest patches as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks, especially in endpoint-dense environments such as hotels or trade shows.

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