#VU62141 Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-24499
Published: April 12, 2022 / Updated: June 1, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU62141
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2022-24499
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in the the Windows Installer service. A local user can create a symbolic link to an arbitrary file on the system and modify its permissions. As a result, a local user can later modify this file and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.