Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU95835

Protection mechanism failure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38213

Published: August 13, 2024 / Updated: September 12, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95835

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38213

CWE-ID: CWE-693

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

Vendor: Microsoft

Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. An attacker can bypass Windows Mark of the Web security feature.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

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