Windows Kernel Zero-day Patched after Six Months of Active Exploitation

Microsoft took six months to patch an actively exploited Windows kernel zero-day. Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-21338 gives attackers system privileges over the infected device. The patch for this flaw is available in the February 2024 Patch Tuesday updates. Security researchers urge Windows users to apply patches as soon as possible, to avoid privilege escalation. Windows […]

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