Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-49097
Published: December 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101436
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49097
CWE-ID: CWE-591
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 user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc. A local user can cause a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-49097
Install updates from vendor's website.