CVE-2024-49093

Summary

CVE-2024-49093 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft's Resilient File System (ReFS). This elevation of privilege issue allows an attacker to gain higher system privileges by exploiting a weakness in ReFS. Successful exploitation could lead to the installation of unauthorized software, unauthorized access to sensitive data, or system crashes. The exact cause of the vulnerability is still under investigation, but it is recommended that affected systems be updated with the latest ReFS patches as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security measures, such as access controls and intrusion prevention systems, to further protect their systems from potential attacks.

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