Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2024-30088
7HIGH

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.

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.

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News Articles

favicon imageGBHackers on Security

Microsoft Windows Ntqueryinformationtoken Flaw Let Attackers Escalate Privileges

Microsoft has disclosed a critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-30088, in the implementation of the NtQueryInformationToken function

3 months ago

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit exists.

  • First article discovered by GBHackers on Security

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

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