Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU94023

#VU94023 Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-37969

Published: July 9, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94023

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37969

CWE-ID: CWE-822

Exploitation vector: Adjecent network

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference in Secure Boot. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass Secure Boot.

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