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CVE-2024-38080
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDMicrosoft Windows Hyper-V allows local privilege escalation from user to SYSTEM via CVE-2024-38080.
This local privilege escalation vulnerability enables attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges on Windows Hyper-V hosts, posing a severe risk to DIB environments relying on virtualization for secure workloads. Organizations must patch immediately to prevent unauthorized system access and potential data exfiltration or ransomware deployment.
Shame score — A local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires user-level access to exploit, making it less critical than remote RCE but still a significant compliance risk.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges.
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |