Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU88421

Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-26158

Published: April 10, 2024 / Updated: April 15, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88421

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-2024-26158

CWE-ID: CWE-59

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 user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Microsoft Install Service. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.

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