New Windows Security Flaw CVE-2024-38063
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-38063, has been discovered in Microsoft's Windows operating system, specifically in the IPv6 TCP/IP stack. This flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high level of severity. It is a "zero-click" vulnerability, which means that an attacker could exploit it without any action from the user, making it extremely dangerous. Additionally, it is "wormable," so it can spread from one system to another automatically, potentially causing widespread damage. How the Vulnerability Works CVE-2024-38063 affects all Windows systems with the IPv6 protocol enabled. Attackers can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted IPV6 packets to a target system, allowing them to execute remote code by using integer underflow to trigger a buffer overflow. This could lead to unauthorized complete control of the system. The vulnerability is particularly concerning for any Windows devices that are directly exposed to the internet. It's certainly