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CVE-2024-38193

Vulnerability data via CVEDB (Shodan)

CISA KEVKnown exploited in the wild.
CISA action: Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
HIGH
EPSS percentile
98
Exploit Prediction Scoring System · top 2% of all CVEs
Description

Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Timeline
Published 2024-08-13

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