CVE-2024-20700
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2024-20700 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualization technology in Windows. This issue permits an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely by leveraging a specially crafted virtual machine. Successful exploitation could result in significant harm, including data theft, unauthorized access, or system compromise. The vulnerability is currently under active exploitation in the wild, making it a serious concern for organizations using Hyper-V for virtualization. Microsoft has released a patch to address the issue, and it is strongly recommended that all affected systems be updated as soon as possible.
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