CVE-2024-38223

Summary

CVE-2024-38223 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows. It represents an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) issue, allowing an attacker to escalate their user privileges on an affected system. Specifically, this weakness exists within the Initial Machine Configuration process, which is designed to help set up new Windows installations securely. However, due to insufficient input validation, an attacker can inject malicious data and exploit this flaw to gain elevated access, potentially leading to further system compromise. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially in enterprise environments, and Microsoft recommends prompt patching as soon as a fix becomes available.

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