#VU88388 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Windows Server - CVE-2024-26235 

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#VU88388 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Windows Server - CVE-2024-26235

Published: April 10, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU88388
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26235
CWE-ID: CWE-306
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 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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