Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender for IoT
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-29055 CVE-2024-21324 CVE-2024-29054 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 CWE-269 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Microsoft Defender for IoT Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU88359
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29055
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Microsoft Defender for IoT. A remote administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Defender for IoT: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-29055
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Improper Privilege Management
EUVDB-ID: #VU88361
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21324
CWE-ID:
CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in Microsoft Defender for IoT. A remote administrator can escalate privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Defender for IoT: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21324
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU88360
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29054
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Microsoft Defender for IoT. A remote administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Defender for IoT: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-29054
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
