Vulnerability identifier: #VU95975
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Initial Machine Configuration. An attacker with physical access can use a specially crafted IMC.hiv file and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: before 10 21H2, 10 22H2, 10 1507, 10 1607, 10 1809, 11 21H2, 11 22H2, 11 23H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2
Windows Server: before 2012 R2, 2016, 2022, 2012 R2, 2012 R2, 2012 R2
External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38223
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.