Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-49107
Published: December 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101551
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49107
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-49107
Install updates from vendor's website.