CVE-2024-26181
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-26181 is a newly disclosed Windows Kernel Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability. attackers can exploit this weakness to cause a denial of service condition by sending specially crafted packets to a targeted system. Successful exploitation may result in the system becoming unresponsive or unavailable, potentially impacting business continuity and user experience. The exact cause of the vulnerability is not yet publicly disclosed, but Microsoft is urging users to apply relevant patches as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. The severity of this vulnerability has been rated as high due to the potential for widespread impact and ease of exploitation.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows 11
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft
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