CVE-2024-43625

CVSS 3.1 Score 8.1 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Nov 12, 2024
Updated: Nov 15, 2024
CWE ID 416

Summary

CVE-2024-43625 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows' VMSwitch component. This elevation of privilege vulnerability grants attackers local system rights when they successfully exploit the weakness. An attacker could potentially install unauthorized software, modify or delete data, or create new accounts with administrative privileges. The precise cause of the vulnerability is yet to be detailed by Microsoft, but users are advised to apply patches as soon as they become available to mitigate the risk.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows 11

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft

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