Missing Synchronization in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-49114

 

Missing Synchronization in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-49114

Published: December 10, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU101401
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49114
CWE-ID: CWE-820
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing synchronization in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-49114

Install updates from vendor's website.

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