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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-26182
CVE-2024-26182:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-26182 is a Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability that was first disclosed on March 12, 2024. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10 (versions 1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2) and Windows Server (2016, 2019) (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been classified as a Use After Free (CWE-416) issue. Microsoft has assigned it 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, indicating local access requirements with low attack complexity and privilege requirements, no user interaction needed, and high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. The high CVSS score of 7.8 indicates significant potential impact on system security, with possible complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (Rapid7).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through various KB updates including KB5035855 for Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016, KB5035849 for Windows 10 1809 and Windows Server 2019, and KB5035845 for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2 (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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