#VU98271 Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2024-43584
Published: October 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98271
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.