Improper access control in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38202

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Improper access control in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38202

Published: August 8, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95526
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38202
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Backup when performing system restore. A local user can trick or convince an Administrator or a user with delegated permissions into performing a system restore and escalate privileges on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-38202

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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