Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38143

 

Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38143

Published: August 13, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95899
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38143
CWE-ID: CWE-306
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 attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for critical function in Windows WLAN AutoConfig Service. An attacker with physical access can gain access to sensitive information on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-38143

Install updates from vendor's website.

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