CVE-2024-38193 — Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2024-38193: Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Date added | 2024-08-13 |
| Due date | 2024-09-03 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38193; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38193
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38193
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog