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CVE-2024-35250

Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Untrusted Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 25.2%
  1. Published11 Jun 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV16 Dec 2024
  3. Remediation due6 Jan 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.

Added to KEV: 16 Dec 2024Federal remediation due: 6 Jan 2025

Description

Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.20680
Microsoft Windows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.7070
Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.5936
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.4529
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.4529
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2< 10.0.22000.3019
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2< 10.0.22621.3737
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.3737
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.7070
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.5936
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.2522
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.950

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1507≥ 10.0.10240.20680
Microsoft Windows 10 1607≥ 10.0.14393.7070
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.5936
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2≥ 10.0.19044.4529
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2≥ 10.0.19045.4529
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2≥ 10.0.22000.3019
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2≥ 10.0.22621.3737
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2≥ 10.0.22631.3737
Microsoft Windows Server 2016≥ 10.0.14393.7070
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.5936

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-35250 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-35250 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 16 Dec 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-35250?

CVE-2024-35250 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 25.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-35250?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, and 9 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35250?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20680, Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.7070, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.5936 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.