CVE-2024-26173
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-26173 is a newly disclosed Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege vulnerability. Malicious actors can exploit this flaw to gain elevated system privileges, potentially allowing them to install unauthorized software, modify data, or gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely, posing a significant threat to organizations and individuals using unpatched Windows systems. Microsoft has released a security update to address the issue and it is recommended that all Windows users install the patch as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows 11
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft