Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-21311
Published: January 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85180
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21311
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the Windows Cryptographic Services. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-21311
Install updates from vendor's website.