Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-20692
Published: January 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85176
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20692
CWE-ID: CWE-200
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 gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the Microsoft Local Security Authority Subsystem Service. A remote user can trick a victim to connect to an Active Directory Domain Controller and then steal network secrets.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-20692
Install updates from vendor's website.