Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU95526

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

Published: August 8, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95526

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 5.3 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38202

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2024-38202

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

External References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38202

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