SB2024081369 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock
Published: August 13, 2024 Updated: December 6, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024081369
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38193)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ancillary function driver for WinSock. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.