CVE-2024-38184

Summary

CVE-2024-38184 is a newly identified Windows Kernel-Mode Driver vulnerability. Hackers can exploit this Elevation of Privilege (EoP) weakness to elevate their user-level privileges to that of a system-level user. Once exploited, an attacker could gain unrestricted access to the system, enabling them to install malware, launch persistent attacks, or steal sensitive data. The vulnerability lies within a specific Kernel-Mode Driver, which is responsible for handling critical system functions. Microsoft is yet to release a patch to address this issue, leaving Windows users at risk until a fix becomes available.

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