CVE-2024-21472

Summary

CVE-2024-21472 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the kernel of certain operating systems. The issue stems from a memory corruption issue that arises during the handling of GPU operations. Malicious actors could potentially exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, resulting in a serious security risk. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges, install malware, or perform other malicious activities. Users are strongly advised to apply patches and updates as soon as they become available to mitigate this vulnerability.

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