Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Untrusted Pointer Dereference Vulnerability (CVE-2024-35250)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2024-12-16 · CVE-2024-35250
Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges. CISA added CVE-2024-35250 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Dec 16, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Jan 6, 2025 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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