#VU93928 Improper access control in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38061

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#VU93928 Improper access control in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38061

Published: July 9, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU93928
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38061
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in DCOM Remote Cross-Session Activation. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain domain administrator privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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