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CVE-2024-38106
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDMicrosoft Windows kernel vulnerability CVE-2024-38106 allows local privilege escalation to SYSTEM via a race condition.
This local privilege escalation vulnerability enables attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges on Windows systems, requiring a race condition to exploit. DIB organizations must patch immediately to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and maintain NIST 800-171 compliance.
Shame score — Local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires race condition exploitation and is not remotely exploitable.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
Microsoft Windows Kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to win a race condition.
| 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 |