CVE-2024-40431
high-risk
Published 2024-10-23
A lack of input validation in Realtek SD card reader driver before 10.0.26100.21374 through the implementation of the IOCTL_SCSI_PASS_THROUGH control of the SD card reader driver allows an attacker to write to predictable kernel memory locations, even as a low-privileged user.
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24.8% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 75% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
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CVSS 8.8/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
References (1)
50
/ 100
high-risk
Severity
30/34 · Critical
Exploitability
15/34 · Moderate
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal