Privilege escalation in Microsoft Defender for IoT



Published: 2024-07-09
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-38089
CWE-ID CWE-269
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Microsoft Defender for IoT
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper privilege management

EUVDB-ID: #VU93934

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38089

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in Microsoft Defender for IoT. A local administrator can escalate privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Defender for IoT: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38089


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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