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CVE-2024-20698:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-20698 is a Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability that was initially disclosed on January 9, 2024. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions (NVD, MITRE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as an Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability (CWE-190) (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges on the affected system, effectively providing complete control over the compromised machine (Talos).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The patches are available for affected versions including Windows 10 (versions 1809, 21H2, 22H2), Windows 11 (versions 21H2, 22H2, 23H2), and Windows Server (2019, 2022, 2022 23H2) (NVD).
Additional resources
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