CVE-2024-38106 — Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
2024-08-13 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] 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.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| CWE | CWE-591 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-38106 |
| Date Added | 2024-08-13 |
| Due Date | 2024-09-03 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Unknown |
> MITIGATION
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due Date: 2024-09-03