Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-30031 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU89476
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30031
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Windows CNG Key Isolation Service. A local user can win a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: before 11 23H2 10.0.22631.3593
Windows Server: before 2022 10.0.20348.2461
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-30031
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.
