CVE-2024-38141

Summary

CVE-2024-38141 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. This issue grants attackers the ability to elevate their privileges, potentially allowing them to gain administrative access to affected systems. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to serious consequences, including data theft, unauthorized system modifications, or the installation of malware. Users are strongly encouraged to apply the forthcoming Microsoft security patch to mitigate this risk. Until then, security best practices such as firewall configuration and user access control should be rigorously enforced to minimize exposure.

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