#VU95831 Race condition in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38106

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#VU95831 Race condition in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38106

Published: August 13, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95831
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38106
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the Windows kernel. A local user can exploit the race and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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