SB2024080808 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Update stack 



SB2024080808 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Update stack

Published: August 8, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024080808
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38202)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Backup when performing system restore. A local user can trick or convince an Administrator or a user with delegated permissions into performing a system restore and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.