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CVE-2024-30078 Can Be Exploited Without Any User Interaction
Microsoft has identified a significant Wi-Fi vulnerability in Windows, rated 8.8 out of 10 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System. Known as CVE-2024-30078, this flaw does not necessitate physical access to the targeted computer but does require physical proximity. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code on the affected device. Alarmingly, this Wi-Fi driver security issue impacts all supported versions of the Windows operating system.
Microsoft also warns that an attacker does not need user authentication or access to settings or files on the victim’s machine to exploit this vulnerability. Additionally, the user of the targeted device does not need to take any action: there is no link to click, image to load, or file to execute.
Reference: Microsoft MSRC Security and Forbes
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