Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows kernel
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-38106 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-362 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
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Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Race condition
EUVDB-ID: #VU95831
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38106
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the Windows kernel. A local user can exploit the race and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
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Vulnerable software versionsWindows: before 11 23H2 10.0.22631.4037
Windows Server: before 2022 10.0.20348.2655
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38106
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
