Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft - Windows · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2024-07-09. 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-2024-38080
HighCVSS 7.8KEVSummary
A vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V allows for elevation of privilege. The NVD description does not provide technical details or required user interaction.
Risk Assessment
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain higher privileges in the virtualization environment, potentially leading to control over the host or virtual machines.
Recommendation
Immediately apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows Hyper-V.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability