CVE-2024-20700

Vulnerability updated 6 months ago (2024-05-05T00:17:51.638Z)
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CVE-2024-20700 is a critical vulnerability identified in Microsoft's Windows Hyper-V subsystem. This flaw in software design or implementation allows for remote code execution (RCE), enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system without their knowledge or consent. Additionally, this vulnerability could be exploited to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack, which could disrupt services and make resources unavailable to legitimate users. This vulnerability was one of two significant vulnerabilities that Microsoft addressed, the other being a Windows Kerberos Security Feature Bypass (CVE-2024-20674). Both vulnerabilities were severe enough to warrant immediate attention from IT departments. CVE-2024-20700, in particular, should be considered a high priority for remediation due to its potential to allow attackers to gain control over affected systems remotely. Microsoft has since issued fixes for both vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-20700. These patches are available through Microsoft's update guide and should be applied promptly to mitigate the risk associated with these vulnerabilities. In addition to these fixes, organizations are advised to follow best practices for vulnerability management, including regular patching and monitoring for unusual system behavior.
Description last updated: 2024-05-04T23:29:00.304Z
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The CVE-2024-20674 Vulnerability is associated with CVE-2024-20700. CVE-2024-20674 is a critical vulnerability identified as a Windows Kerberos Security Feature Bypass. This flaw in software design or implementation potentially allows attackers to impersonate the Windows' Kerberos server, posing a significant security risk. The vulnerability was one of two severe isUnspecified
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