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CVE-2024-38193 — Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added August 13, 2024 Remediate by September 3, 2024

Description

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.

Notes

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38193; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38193

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