CVE-2024-38117

Summary

CVE-2024-38117 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting NTFS (New Technology File System). An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain higher system privileges, potentially leading to significant security compromises. The exact cause of the vulnerability is still under investigation, but it appears to be related to the way NTFS handles certain file system operations. It's important to note that exploitation of this vulnerability requires local access to the affected system. System administrators are strongly encouraged to apply patches or mitigations as soon as they become available to protect against potential attacks.

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