CVE-2024-38080 — Actively Exploited: Windows (Microsoft)
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges.
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-38080 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Vulnerability name | Microsoft Windows Hyper-V Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2024-07-09 |
| Remediation due | 2024-07-30 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
| Description | Microsoft Windows Hyper-V contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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