CVE-2024-26178

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Mar 12, 2024
Updated: Dec 27, 2024
CWE ID 122

Summary

CVE-2024-26178 is a newly disclosed Windows Kernel vulnerability that allows an attacker to elevate their privileges. By exploiting this EoP (Elevation of Privilege) weakness, an unprivileged attacker can gain system-level access, potentially compromising the entire system. This vulnerability could be exploited through malicious software or targeted attacks, posing a significant threat to organizations and individuals using affected Windows systems. Microsoft is in the process of releasing a patch to address this issue and users are strongly advised to install it as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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