Link following in Windows Server - CVE-2024-26216
Published: April 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU88382
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26216
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Windows File Server Resource Management Service. A local user can trick a victim to open a specially crafted site and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Affected software
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2024-26216
Install updates from vendor's website.