CVE-2024-26173

Summary

CVE-2024-26173 is a newly disclosed Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege vulnerability. An attacker who successfully exploits this flaw can gain elevated privileges on an affected system. By manipulating specific Windows Kernel functions, the attacker can escalate their user-level privileges to that of a system administrator or higher. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals running unpatched Windows systems, as it can lead to extensive unauthorized access and data theft. To mitigate this risk, Microsoft urges users to apply security updates as soon as they become available.

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