Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2024-43584

 

Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2024-43584

Published: October 9, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98271
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43584
CWE-ID: CWE-693
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows Server
Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in Windows Scripting Engine. A local attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and elevate privileges on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-43584

Install updates from vendor's website.

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