Microsoft Visual Studio update for WiX Burn-based bundles



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-29187
CWE-ID CWE-732
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource

EUVDB-ID: #VU91762

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29187

CWE-ID: CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to binary hijack when run as SYSTEM. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 16.0 - 2022 version 17.10

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-29187


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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