SB2024072635 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft GroupMe

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38164)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

The 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.

2) Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38176)

CWE-ID: CWE-307 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

The 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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38164
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38176