Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows Package Library Manager



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-38203
CWE-ID CWE-693
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Protection Mechanism Failure

EUVDB-ID: #VU100384

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38203

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in Windows Package Library Manager. A local attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: before

Windows: before 11 24H2 10.0.26100.2240, 11 24H2 10.0.26100.2314

CPE2.3 External links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38203


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.



###SIDEBAR###