Improper access control in Windows Server - CVE-2024-38100
Published: July 9, 2024 / Updated: August 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU93951
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38100
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows File Explorer. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Affected software
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2024-38100
Install updates from vendor's website.
Windows Server - addressed in versions 2016 10.0.14393.7159, 2019 10.0.17763.6054, 2022 10.0.20348.2582