Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2024-38081 |
CWE-ID | CWE-59 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft .NET Framework Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications Visual Studio Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers .NET Other software / Other software solutions |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU94058
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-2024-38081
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 .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft .NET Framework: 2.0 Service Pack 2 - 4.8.1
Visual Studio: 2022 version 17.4 - 2022 version 17.8
.NET: 8.0.0
External linkshttp://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38081
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.