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CVE-2024-20658

Windows 11 - Virtual Hard Disk

Microsoft CVSS 7.8 Updated March 14, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in Microsoft Virtual Hard Disk could allow an attacker to elevate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This vulnerability requires an attacker to have existing access to the system, but could still pose a significant risk if exploited."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Driver
Target Asset vhdmp.sys
Standard Path %windir%\System32\drivers
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: vhdmp.sys (Driver)
$Targets = 'vhdmp.sys'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")

Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Virtual machine services may be affected

Internal Work Notes

Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Virtual Hard Disk component, requiring patching to prevent potential unauthorized access

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