CriticalCVECISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities· 13 Aug 2024
CVE-2024-38193 — Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability
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Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges. Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability facts
- CVE
- CVE-2024-38193
- On CISA KEV since
- 2024-08-13
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
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