Link following in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-49107
Published: December 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101551
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49107
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in WmsRepair Service. A remote user can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, delete any system files and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2024-49107
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Windows - addressed in versions 10 21H2 10.0.19044.5247, 10 22H2 10.0.19045.5247, 10 1507 10.0.10240.20857, 10 1607 10.0.14393.7606, 10 1809 10.0.17763.6659, 11 22H2 10.0.22621.4602, 11 23H2 10.0.22631.4602
Windows Server - addressed in versions 2016 10.0.14393.7606, 2022 23H2 10.0.25398.1308, 2022 10.0.20348.2908, 2022 10.0.20348.2966, 2025 10.0.26100.2528, 2025 10.0.26100.2605
Windows Server - addressed in versions 2016 10.0.14393.7606, 2022 23H2 10.0.25398.1308, 2022 10.0.20348.2908, 2022 10.0.20348.2966, 2025 10.0.26100.2528, 2025 10.0.26100.2605