Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Key Information
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Status
- Windows 10 Version 1809
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
- Windows Server 2022
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 11 June 2024
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Summary
CVE-2024-30088 is a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows kernel, affecting Microsoft operating systems. It has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating its severe impact. Attackers can exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges on affected installations, potentially gaining full control over the system. Microsoft responded promptly to this vulnerability by issuing a security update to address the flaw. It is advised for users and administrators to apply this update as soon as possible to protect their systems from attacks. The discovery of this vulnerability underscores the importance of continuous security research and prompt responses from software vendors.
CISA Reported
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2024-30088 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace as recent news articles suggest the vulnerability is being used by ransomware groups.
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Version(s)
Windows 10 Version 1809 < 10.0.17763.5936
Windows Server 2019 < 10.0.17763.5936
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) < 10.0.17763.5936
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
News Articles
CISA Adds 3 Known Exploited Vulnerabilities To Catalog
CISA highlights 3 new Known Exploited Vulnerabilities—CVE-2024-30088, CVE-2024-9680, and CVE-2024-28987—emphasizing the urgent need to act.
3 weeks ago
CISA Warns of Three Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited in the Wild
CISA has issued an urgent alert regarding three vulnerabilities exploited in the wild, affecting products from Microsoft, Mozilla, and SolarWinds
3 weeks ago
Iranian Cyberspies Exploiting Recent Windows Kernel Vulnerability
The Iran-linked APT OilRig has intensified cyber operations against the United Arab Emirates and the broader Gulf region.
3 weeks ago
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Exploit exists.
Vulnerability started trending.
First article discovered by GBHackers on Security
Vulnerability published.
Vulnerability Reserved.