CVE-2024-43640

Summary

CVE-2024-43640 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers. This elevation of privilege vulnerability allows an attacker to gain higher system privileges, potentially leading to serious security consequences. By exploiting this weakness, an attacker can execute arbitrary code with kernel-level access, bypassing important security safeguards. The full impact of this vulnerability is still being assessed, but it is recommended that affected systems be updated as soon as possible to mitigate potential risks.

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