Use-after-free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-30028

 

Use-after-free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-30028

Published: May 14, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU89462
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2024-30028
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Win32k. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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