Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Search Service



| Updated: 2024-05-27
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
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU89474

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30033

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 Search Service. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: before

Windows: before

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-30033
https://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.



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