CVE-2024-26182
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-26182 is a newly disclosed Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege vulnerability. Maliciously crafted software or applications could potentially exploit this flaw to gain elevated system privileges, enabling attackers to install programs, view, modify, or delete data at will. The exact cause of the vulnerability is not yet publicly known, but it affects all supported versions of the Windows operating system. Microsoft is expected to release a patch to address the issue soon, and users are advised to install it as soon as it becomes available to mitigate the risk. In the meantime, employing best practices for securing systems, such as keeping software up-to-date and using a reliable security suite, can help reduce the likelihood of an attack.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows 10
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft
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