Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows HTML Platforms



Published: 2024-01-09
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-20652
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU85242

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20652

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Windows HTML Platforms. A remote user can bypass the MapURLToZone method.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 11 23H2

Windows Server: 2003 - 2022 23H2

External links

http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20652


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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