#VU95984 Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Windows Server - CVE-2024-37968

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95984

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37968

CWE-ID: CWE-345

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient verification of data authenticity in Windows Print Spooler. A remote attacker can perform spoofing attacks.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: before 2008 R2, 2008, 2012 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2008 R2, 2008 R2, 2008 R2, 2008 R2, 2008 R2

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-37968

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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