Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38013
Published: July 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU93919
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38013
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
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 Windows Server Backup. A local administrator can delete any system files and gain elevated privileges on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-38013
Install updates from vendor's website.