CVE-2024-27458

Summary

CVE-2024-27458 is a newly identified privilege escalation vulnerability affecting HP Hotkey Support software. This issue could potentially allow local attackers to escalate their privileges, posing a security risk. HP urges users of HP Programmable Key to update their HP Hotkey Support software to mitigate this vulnerability. The vulnerability itself enables attackers to exploit a weakness in the software, escalating their privileges beyond intended levels. HP is releasing a patch to address the issue and strongly encourages users to apply the update promptly to safeguard their systems.

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