SB2024081419 - Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output in Microsoft Windows App Installer
Published: August 14, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024081419
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38177)
CWE-ID: CWE-116 - Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper encoding or escaping of output in Windows App Installer. A remote attacker can trick a victim to call Windows App Installer with a specially crafted winget file and perform a spoofing attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.