Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft GroupMe
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-38164 CVE-2024-38176 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 CWE-307 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
GroupMe Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU94756
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38164
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in GroupMe. A remote attacker can trick a victim to click on a malicious link and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsGroupMe: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38164
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
EUVDB-ID: #VU94757
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38176
CWE-ID:
CWE-307 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in GroupMe. A remote attacker can make an infinite number of login attempts and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsGroupMe: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38176
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
