CVE-2024-20135

Summary

CVE-2024-20135 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft's soundtrigger component. The issue involves a missing bounds check, which can result in an out-of-bounds write. This type of vulnerability can lead to local privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to gain System-level execution rights without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability, identified as ALPS09142526 and MSV-1841, requires immediate attention, as successful exploitation can significantly compromise the affected system. Users are strongly advised to install the available patch as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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