CVE-2024-37979
published 2024-10-08CVE-2024-37979: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
PriorityP341high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.57%
43.6th percentile
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected
14 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.25118 | 6.2.9200.25118 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012_r2 | >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.22221 | 6.3.9600.22221 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.7428 | 10.0.14393.7428 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7428 | 10.0.14393.7428 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.6414 | 10.0.17763.6414 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.6414 | 10.0.17763.6414 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | < 10.0.20348.2762 | 10.0.20348.2762 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.2762 | 10.0.20348.2762 |
| msrc | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2012_r2 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2016 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2019 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2022 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc6.7MEDIUM
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Microsoft
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2024-10-08·CVSS 6.7
CVE-2024-37979 [MEDIUM] CWE-822 Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
FAQ: What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
Windows Kernel: Windows Kernel
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Elevation of Privilege
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5044277
Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5044277
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5044281
Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5044281
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q
GHSA
GHSA-r3px-vhhx-qhqr: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2024-10-08
CVE-2024-37979 [MEDIUM] CWE-822 GHSA-r3px-vhhx-qhqr: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft October 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 zero-days, 118 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2024-10-08·CVSS 6.5
[MEDIUM] Microsoft October 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 zero-days, 118 flaws
## Microsoft October 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 zero-days, 118 flaws
## Lawrence Abrams
28 Elevation of Privilege vulnerabilities
7 Security Feature Bypass vulnerabilities
43 Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities
6 Information Disclosure vulnerabilities
26 Denial of Service vulnerabilities
7 Spoofing vulnerabilities
This count does not include three Edge flaws that were previously fixed on October 3rd.
To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the new Windows 11 KB5044284 and KB5044285 cumulative updates and the Windows 10 KB5044273 update .
## Five zero-days disclosed
This month's Patch Tuesday fixes five zero-days, two of which were actively exploited in attacks, and all five were publicly disclosed.
Microsoft classi
Trendmicro
The October 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-10-08·CVSS 7.1
[HIGH] The October 2024 Security Update Review
## The October 2024 Security Update Review
Get the October 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs 2024/10/08 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
It’s the spooky season, and there’s nothing spookier than security patches – at least in my world. Microsoft and Adobe have released their latest patches, and no bones about it, there are some skeletons in those closets. Take a break from your regular activities and join us as we review the details of their latest security alerts. If you’d rather watch the full video recap covering the entire release, you can check it out here:
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Trendmicro
The October 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-10-08
The October 2024 Security Update Review
# The October 2024 Security Update Review
Get the October 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs
2024/10/08
Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
It’s the spooky season, and there’s nothing spookier than security patches – at least in my world. Microsoft and Adobe have released their latest patches, and no bones about it, there are some skeletons in those closets. Take a break from your regular activities and join us as we review the details of their latest security alerts. If you’d rather watch the full video recap covering the entire release, you can check it out here:
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