Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Untrusted Pointer Dereference Vulnerability
Microsoft — Windows
- Added to KEV catalog
- 16 December 2024
- Federal remediation due date
- 6 January 2025
- Weakness classification (CWE)
- CWE-822
CISA Description
Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that allows a local attacker to escalate 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-2024-35250 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-35250
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