Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft · Windows
Date added (CISA)
2024-08-13
Remediation due
2024-09-03
Known ransomware use
Not indicated
Remediation priority
P2 — past CISA due date
Description
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.