CVE-2024-49117

Summary

CVE-2024-49117 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that poses a significant threat to Windows Hyper-V users. This remote code execution issue allows unauthorized users to execute malicious code on affected systems, potentially leading to serious security breaches. The vulnerability arises due to an improperly secured component in Hyper-V, which can be exploited over the network. Microsoft is urging users to apply the forthcoming patch as soon as possible to mitigate this risk. Failure to do so could result in the compromise of sensitive data or even complete system takeover.

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