CVE-2024-26177

Summary

CVE-2024-26177 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows Kernel. This issue represents a significant information disclosure risk, allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data residing in kernel memory. The exact cause is still under investigation, but it is believed that a memory corruption flaw is involved. Successful exploitation could lead to serious consequences, including system crashes, data theft, or even complete system takeover. Microsoft is working on a patch to address this issue and users are strongly encouraged to apply it as soon as it becomes available.

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