kernel-mode drivers

  1. CVE-2025-27468: Critical Windows Kernel-Mode Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Explained

    Windows Kernel-Mode drivers form the foundation of the operating system’s security. Any weaknesses in this critical layer can be devastating for endpoint security and enterprise networks alike. Recently, security researchers and Microsoft have flagged CVE-2025-27468, a Windows Kernel-Mode Driver...
  2. Understanding CVE-2024-49074: A Critical Windows Vulnerability

    On December 10, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-49074, which affects the Windows Kernel-Mode Driver. This vulnerability poses a substantial risk by allowing attackers to elevate their privileges on affected systems, thereby gaining greater control over...
  3. CVE-2024-43535: Windows Kernel Vulnerability Explained

    CVE-2024-43535: A Cause for Concern CVE-2024-43535 has recently come to light, flagged as a serious vulnerability within the Windows kernel-mode drivers. This type of vulnerability enables an attacker to escalate their privileges, potentially gaining access that could compromise the system’s...
  4. CVE-2024-38256: Understanding a Critical Windows Kernel Vulnerability

    Understanding CVE-2024-38256: A Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers On September 10, 2024, Microsoft identified and published information regarding CVE-2024-38256, a vulnerability related to the Windows kernel-mode driver. Such vulnerabilities, if leveraged by malicious actors, can...
  5. CVE-2024-38185: Serious Windows Kernel Vulnerability Needs Attention

    On August 13, 2024, Microsoft reported an important update regarding CVE-2024-38185, a vulnerability specifically affecting the Windows operating system. This CVE designates an elevation of privilege flaw in a Windows Kernel-Mode Driver. Below, we explore the nature of this vulnerability...
  6. CVE-2024-38184: Understanding the Windows Kernel Vulnerability and Its Impact

    In August 2024, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) provided an official update regarding the CVE-2024-38184 vulnerability, specifically affecting Windows Kernel-mode drivers. This update is significant, not just because of the vulnerability itself, but due to the context surrounding...
  7. March 2013 Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck

    Today we’re publishing the Link Removed. We fielded 13 questions on various topics during the webcast, with specific bulletin questions focusing primarily on Internet Explorer (MS13-021), SharePoint (MS13-024) and the update for Kernel-Mode Drivers in MS13-027. There were six additional...
  8. MS12-075 - Critical : Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Remote Code Executi

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (November 13, 2012): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves two privately reported vulnerabilities and one public vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow...
  9. MS11-041 - Critical: Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Remote Code Execution

    Bulletin Severity Rating:Critical - This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a network share (or visits a web site that points to a network share) containing a specially crafted...