Vulnerability identifier: #VU88388

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26235

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing authentication check in Windows Update Stack. A local user can overwrite arbitrary files and gain elevated prvileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2019 10.0.17763.1 - 2022 23H2

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External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26235

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.