Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-21305

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Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-21305

Published: January 10, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU85245
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21305
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI). A local administrator can run a specially crafted application and bypass code integrity protections in Windows.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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