CVE-2024-38143

Summary

CVE-2024-38143 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting the Windows WLAN AutoConfig Service. If exploited, an attacker could gain higher system privileges, potentially leading to the compromise of sensitive data or the installation of malware. The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of certificates in the service, allowing an attacker to leverage a specially crafted packet to escalate their privileges. This issue poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals using Windows systems with this service enabled, and Microsoft has released a patch to address it. It is strongly recommended that users apply the patch as soon as possible to minimize the threat.

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