Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2024-38203
Published: November 12, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100384
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Detailed vulnerability 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-38203
Install updates from vendor's website.