Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Microsoft Windows DNS



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-37968
CWE-ID CWE-345
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Insufficient verification of data authenticity

EUVDB-ID: #VU95984

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37968

CWE-ID: CWE-345 - Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient verification of data authenticity in Windows Print Spooler. A remote attacker can perform spoofing attacks.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: before

CPE2.3 External links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-37968


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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