CVE-2024-38106
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
6.3%
p94
KEV
YES
Aug 13, 2024
Exploit Today
78
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Aug 13, 2024
Remediate by
Sep 3, 2024
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
Microsoft Windows Kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to win a race condition.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38106; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38106