Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows File Server Resource Management Service

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU88382

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26216

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Windows File Server Resource Management Service. A local user can trick a victim to open a specially crafted site and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2008 - 2022 23H2

External links

http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26216

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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