CVE-2024-20659

Summary

CVE-2024-20659 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Windows Hyper-V, a popular virtualization technology. This security flaw permits bypassing Hyper-V's security features, potentially exposing host systems and virtual machines to unauthorized access. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges within the Hyper-V environment, which could lead to data theft, data modification, or further system compromise. The full extent of the vulnerability and potential impact on organizations is still under investigation. Microsoft is encouraged to release a patch as soon as possible to mitigate the risk for affected users.

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