CVE-2024-21437

Summary

CVE-2024-21437 is a newly disclosed elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting the Windows Graphics Component. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to a complete system compromise. The vulnerability is currently unpatched, and it's recommended that affected systems be secured with mitigations until a patch becomes available. The attack vector is not yet clear, but given the severity of the issue, it's essential to prioritize protection against potential exploitation.

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