CVE-2024-43636

Summary

CVE-2024-43636 is a newly disclosed Win32k elevation of privilege vulnerability. Hackers can exploit this flaw to gain heightened system access and potentially install malicious software, bypassing standard user restrictions. This issue affects various Microsoft Windows versions and could lead to serious security consequences if left unpatched. Users are advised to apply the forthcoming Microsoft security update as soon as it becomes available, to mitigate this risk. Failure to address this Win32k vulnerability can result in unauthorized system access and potential data breaches.

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