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
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
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.