CVE-2024-35250: Windows 10 Privilege Escalation Flaw

CVE-2024-35250 Overview

Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Critical Impact
This vulnerability allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

Affected Products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1809

Discovery Timeline

2024-06-11 - CVE CVE-2024-35250 published to NVD
2025-10-28 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-35250

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory in the Windows Kernel-Mode Driver. Attackers could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Root Cause

Improper input validation within the kernel-mode driver allows unauthorized modification of sensitive memory areas.

Attack Vector

Local

// Example exploitation code (sanitized)
#include <windows.h>

int main() {
    HANDLE hDevice = CreateFileA("\\.\ExampleDevice", GENERIC_READ | GENERIC_WRITE,
                                0, NULL, OPEN_EXISTING, 0, NULL);
    if (hDevice == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE) {
        return 1; 
    }
    
    // Code to interact with the driver and trigger elevation
    CloseHandle(hDevice);
    return 0;
}

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-35250

Indicators of Compromise

Unusual creation of high-privilege processes
Modifications in system boot files
Irregular access to kernel-mode drivers

Detection Strategies

Implement real-time monitoring for unexpected privilege elevation attempts and unauthorized access to driver files.

Monitoring Recommendations

Use behavioral analysis tools like SentinelOne's agent to detect anomalies in process creation and driver usage.

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-35250

Immediate Actions Required

Restrict access to critical system files
Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
Update to the latest security patches

Patch Information

Patches are available through the Microsoft Update Catalog and should be applied immediately to affected systems. Refer to Microsoft Advisory for detailed guidance.

Workarounds

Disable unnecessary kernel-mode driver functions if they are not essential to system operations.

bash

# Configuration example
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Restricted
Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName 'ExampleDriverFeature'