Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-49087
Published: December 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101421
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/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-2024-49087
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows Mobile Broadband Driver. An attacker with physical access can plug in a malicious USB drive and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-49087
Install updates from vendor's website.