#VU95526 Improper access control in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38202

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#VU95526 Improper access control in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38202

Published: August 8, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95526
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38202
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Backup when performing system restore. A local user can trick or convince an Administrator or a user with delegated permissions into performing a system restore and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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