CVE-2024-20692

Summary

CVE-2024-20692 is a newly disclosed information disclosure vulnerability affecting Microsoft's Local Security Authority Subsystem Service. Hackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain sensitive information from the targeted system, potentially leading to further attacks. The impacted service is responsible for authenticating and authorizing local and remote access to Windows resources. Attackers may leverage this vulnerability to gather data about installed security software, user privileges, and other system configurations, posing a significant risk to organizational security. Microsoft recommends applying the forthcoming patch to mitigate this threat.

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