Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Windows Server - CVE-2024-26235
Published: April 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU88388
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26235
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows Server
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to a missing authentication check in Windows Update Stack. A local user can overwrite arbitrary files and gain elevated prvileges.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-26235
Install updates from vendor's website.