Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Search Service
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-30033 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-59 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU89474
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30033
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Windows Search Service. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows Server: before 2022 10.0.20348.2461
Windows: before 11 21H2 10.0.22000.2960
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-30033
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-451/
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.
