Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft - Windows · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2024-08-13. 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-2024-38106
HighCVSS 7.0KEVSummary
A vulnerability in the Windows Kernel 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 on the system, potentially leading to full host compromise.
Recommendation
Immediately apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the Windows Kernel.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability