Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-21340

 

Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-21340

Published: February 13, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU86460
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21340
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the Windows Kernel. An attacker with physical access can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-21340

Install updates from vendor's website.

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