CVE-2024-26176

Summary

CVE-2024-26176 is a newly disclosed Windows Kernel vulnerability that allows an attacker to elevate their privileges. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker could gain system-level access, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized system modifications, or other malicious activities. This EoP (Elevation of Privilege) flaw exists in a critical system component, posing a significant threat to systems that have not been patched. Microsoft is expected to release a fix soon, but in the meantime, administrators are advised to apply the available workarounds and monitor their systems closely.

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