Improper access control in Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Installer

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU98269

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43590

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Visual C++ Redistributable Installer. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 16.0 - 2022 version 17.11

Visual C++ Redistributable Installer: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:16.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:16.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:16.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:16.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:16.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:16.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:16.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:16.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:16.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_c_redistributable_installer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43590

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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