Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory in Windows Server - CVE-2024-26236

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Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory in Windows Server - CVE-2024-26236

Published: April 10, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU88387
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26236
CWE-ID: CWE-591
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Update Stack. A local user can cause a race condition and gain elevated privileges.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-26236

Install updates from vendor's website.

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