Race condition in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-20691
Published: January 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85229
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20691
CWE-ID: CWE-362
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 gain access to sensitvie information.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in the Windows Themes. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the target system.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-20691
Install updates from vendor's website.