CVE-2023-29346

Summary

CVE-2023-29346 refers to a newly disclosed NTFS (New Technology File System) Elevation of Privilege vulnerability. Malicious actors can exploit this weakness to elevate their user privileges, potentially gaining administrative access to affected systems. The flaw resides in the way NTFS handles certain file operations, allowing attackers to manipulate them for privilege escalation. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially for Windows-based systems that utilize NTFS, and requires urgent attention for patching and mitigation efforts.

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