Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38133
Published: August 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95933
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38133
CWE-ID: CWE-138
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in Windows Kernel, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-38133
Install updates from vendor's website.