CVE-2024-21338 is a Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Windows 10, 11, and Server. It carries a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH) due to its low attack complexity and local access requirement, allowing an attacker to gain full control over the system. This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, notably by the Lazarus group in ransomware campaigns, and public exploit code is available. Its high EPSS and FAUCET risk scores, coupled with significant community discussion and media coverage, underscore its critical nature.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 10.0.17763.5458CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.0.19044.4046CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.0.19045.4046CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.0.22000.2777CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.0.22621.3155CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.2 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.