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CVE-2024-38253:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38253) was disclosed on September 10, 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 11, including 21H2, 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. It has been classified as a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability affecting the Win32 Kernel Subsystem (NVD, Microsoft Advisory).
Impact
This elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem could allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability's high CVSS score of 7.8 indicates significant potential impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through KB5043067 for Windows 11 21H2, KB5043076 for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, and KB5043080 for Windows 11 24H2 (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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