CVE-2024-21357

Summary

CVE-2024-21357 is a newly disclosed remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) protocol in Windows. This issue allows an attacker to send specially crafted multicast packets to a targeted system, potentially enabling the execution of arbitrary code. Successful exploitation could lead to serious consequences, including system compromise or data theft. Microsoft urges users to apply the available patch as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks.

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