CVE-2024-30086
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk62th percentile - higher than 62% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in the Windows Win32 kernel subsystem allows elevation of privilege. This flaw can be exploited by a local attacker to gain higher privileges on the system.
Risk Assessment
The risk involves a non-privileged user potentially gaining control over the system, which could lead to malware installation, data theft, or further attack escalation.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately apply security updates released by Microsoft for Windows. Also, restrict local access to critical systems.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem
See all- CVE-2022-41113High
Vulnerability in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem allows elevation of privilege. An attacker could exploit it to gain higher privileges on the system.
- CVE-2024-38253High
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem.
- CVE-2024-38252High
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem.
Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability