SB2024081412 - Improper access control in Microsoft Windows Initial Machine Configuration
Published: August 14, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024081412
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38223)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Initial Machine Configuration. An attacker with physical access can use a specially crafted IMC.hiv file and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.