Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows

1) Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code

EUVDB-ID: #VU94062

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37985

CWE-ID: CWE-1037 - Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to systematic identification and characterization of proprietary prefetchers. A local attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Note, the vulnerability affects ARM-based operating systems only.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: before 11 23H2 10.0.22631.3880

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-37985

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.