#VU98226 Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Windows Server - CVE-2024-37979

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#VU98226 Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Windows Server - CVE-2024-37979

Published: October 8, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98226
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37979
CWE-ID: CWE-822
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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