Improper access control in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38163
Published: August 14, 2024 / Updated: August 16, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95980
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38163
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Update Stack. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2024-38163
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Windows - addressed in versions 10 21H2 10.0.19041.3920, 10 22H2 10.0.19041.3920, 11 21H2 10.0.22000.2710
Windows Server - update to 2022 10.0.22000.2710
Windows Server - update to 2022 10.0.22000.2710