CVE-2024-43641

Summary

CVE-2024-43641 is a newly identified Windows Registry vulnerability that grants attackers local privilege escalation capabilities. By manipulating specific registry keys, an unprivileged user can exploit this flaw to gain administrative privileges, compromising the security of the affected system. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals using Windows operating systems, and appropriate patches and mitigations are recommended to prevent exploitation. Unsecured access to registry keys can enable attackers to escalate privileges, potentially causing extensive damage to the system. Microsoft has not yet released a fix for this vulnerability, leaving affected users vulnerable to attacks.

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