CVE-2024-21346
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Feb 13, 2024
Updated: May 29, 2024
CWE ID 822
Summary
CVE-2024-21346 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting the Win32k component in Microsoft Windows. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain higher system privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system takeover. The exact cause of the issue is not yet disclosed, but it is recommended that users install the necessary security updates as soon as they become available to mitigate the risk. Failure to address this vulnerability could result in significant security consequences for affected systems.
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Affected Products
- Windows 11 21H2
- Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft
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