Is CVE-2024-35250 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-35250 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-35250 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-35250 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-35250?

CVE-2024-35250 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-35250

Published: December 16, 2024

EPSS:53.69%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.9th

Official Description

Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Untrusted Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.

Added to KEV: 2024-12-16Federal patch deadline: 2025-01-06

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver allows a local attacker to escalate privileges due to an untrusted pointer dereference. With an EPSS score of 0.53693, there is a high likelihood of exploitation. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog indicates it is being actively exploited.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Exploitation requires local access to the affected Windows system.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Windows. Restrict local user privileges to minimize the impact of successful exploitation.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-35250 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-2024-35250 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.