CISA 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.
CVE-2024-38193
Microsoft · Windows
Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes & references
Where this lands in 800-53
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