CVE-2024-43516
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Oct 8, 2024
Updated: Oct 17, 2024
CWE ID 822
Summary
CVE-2024-43516 is a newly disclosed Windows vulnerability that allows an attacker to elevate their privileges in Secure Kernel Mode. By exploiting this EoP (Elevation of Privilege) weakness, an attacker can gain administrative control over an affected system, potentially leading to extensive data manipulation or unauthorized access. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, particularly in enterprise environments, and requires immediate attention from system administrators to apply relevant patches or mitigations.
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