SB2024010992 - Spoofing attack in Microsoft Windows Nearby Sharing 



SB2024010992 - Spoofing attack in Microsoft Windows Nearby Sharing

Published: January 9, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024010992
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Spoofing attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20690)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in the Windows Nearby Sharing. A remote attacker can spoof page content.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.