vendor:
Windows 11 Pro
by:
Milad Karimi
6.1
CVSS
HIGH
Privilege Escalation
269
CWE
Product Name: Windows 11 Pro
Affected Version From: Windows 11 Pro 23H2
Affected Version To: Windows 11 Pro 23H2
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: CVE-2024-38193
CPE: o:microsoft:windows:11_pro:23h2
Platforms Tested: Win x64
2025
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 23H2 – Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Privilege Escalation
The Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock in Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 23H2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-38193.
Mitigation:
To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure only trusted applications are executed on the system and apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.