CVE-2024-20658
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2024-20658 is a newly disclosed Microsoft Virtual Hard Disk vulnerability (VHD). Maliciously crafted Virtual Hard Disks can potentially exploit this Elevation of Privilege (EoP) weakness, allowing attackers to gain higher system access and execute unauthorized code with administrative rights on affected systems. This issue represents a significant security risk, enabling potential data theft, unauthorized system modifications, or even complete system takeover. Microsoft is currently working on a patch to address this vulnerability, and users are advised to apply the fix as soon as it becomes available to mitigate potential threats.
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