SB20241112160 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver
Published: November 12, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB20241112160
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43640)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows Kernel-Mode Driver. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger double free error and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.