Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Storage
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-30093 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-59 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU91731
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30093
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Windows Storage. A local user can win a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: before 11 23H2 10.0.22631.3737
Windows Server: before 2022 10.0.20348.2527
External linkshttp://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30093
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
