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CVE-2024-43640

Windows - Kernel

Microsoft CVSS 7.8 Updated March 15, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability exists, allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker to gain control of the system, potentially leading to data breaches or other malicious activities."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Driver
Target Asset Windows Kernel
Standard Path %windir%System32drivers
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: Windows Kernel (Driver)
$Targets = 'Windows Kernel'
$SearchPaths = @("$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

System services may be affected

Internal Work Notes

Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Driver, requiring patching to prevent potential system compromise.

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