Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-21443
Published: March 12, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU87396
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21443
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the Windows Kernel. A remote user can trick a victim to open a specially crafted COM object like an .rtf file and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.