CVE-2024-26218

Summary

CVE-2024-26218 is a newly disclosed Windows Kernel vulnerability that allows an attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining full control of an affected system. This elevation of privilege vulnerability can be exploited through a specially crafted application or process, allowing unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data or system configurations. The impact of this vulnerability can be severe, as it enables attackers to bypass security restrictions and install malware or make unauthorized changes to the system. Microsoft is currently working on a patch to address this issue and advises users to apply the update as soon as it becomes available to mitigate the risk.

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