CVE-2024-21388

Summary

CVE-2024-21388 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Microsoft Edge browser based on Chromium. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain higher privilege levels on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft. The precise cause of the vulnerability remains undisclosed, but users are advised to apply patches as soon as they become available to mitigate the risk. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is working on a resolution. Until then, users should exercise caution when browsing the web and avoid visiting suspicious websites.

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