SB2024080808 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Update stack

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SB2024080808 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Update stack

Published: August 8, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024080808
CSH 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 vulnerability.


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

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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.

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