CVE-2024-21427
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-21427 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting Windows Kerberos, which allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass security features and gain unauthorized access to a targeted system. This bypass can occur due to improper handling of certain authentication requests, enabling attackers to steal sensitive information or even take control of the compromised system. Microsoft is currently working on a patch to address this issue. Until then, organizations are advised to implement workarounds and increase their security posture to mitigate potential threats.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows 11
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft
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