CVE-2024-30088
Published: October 15, 2024
Official Description
Microsoft Windows Kernel contains a time-of-check to time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation.
CISA KEV Advisory
Microsoft Windows Kernel TOCTOU Race Condition Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Kernel contains a time-of-check to time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Microsoft Windows Kernel contains a time-of-check to time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation. The high EPSS score of 0.85350 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Attackers are leveraging this race condition for privilege escalation.
Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows Kernel to address this TOCTOU race condition. Regular patching is crucial to mitigate privilege escalation risks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-30088 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-30088 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
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Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-30088 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1