CVE-2024-43551

Summary

CVE-2024-43551 is a newly disclosed Windows vulnerability that allows an attacker to elevate their privileges. This elevation of privilege vulnerability can be exploited through a specially crafted storage file, potentially enabling an attacker to gain administrative access to an affected system. Successful exploitation could result in data theft, unauthorized modifications, or system compromises. Microsoft is currently working on a patch to address this issue, and users are encouraged to apply it as soon as it becomes available to protect against potential attacks.

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