Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft Windows Kernel TOCTOU Race Condition Vulnerability
Microsoft - Windows · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2024-10-15. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CVE-2024-30088
HighCVSS 7.0KEVExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk99th percentile - higher than 99% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in the Windows kernel 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 an unprivileged user potentially gaining control over the system, leading to data theft, malware installation, or further attack escalation.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately apply security updates released by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability