Actively exploited · Published Jun 11, 2024 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2024-35250Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.8 Exploited
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on December 16, 2024). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 25.2% (higher than 98% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Metasploit, public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by Jan 6, 2025.
Official description
Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-822 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
References
- Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-35250 government-resource