Improper Authentication in Windows Server - CVE-2024-38124

 

Improper Authentication in Windows Server - CVE-2024-38124

Published: October 8, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98220
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38124
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests in Windows Netlogon. A remote user on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain elevated privileges on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-38124

Install updates from vendor's website.

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