Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Print Spooler



Published: 2024-08-13
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-38198
CWE-ID CWE-345
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Insufficient verification of data authenticity

EUVDB-ID: #VU95830

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38198

CWE-ID: CWE-345 - Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient verification of data authenticity in Windows Print Spooler. A remote user can exploit the race and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: before 11 23H2 10.0.22631.4037

Windows Server: before 2022 10.0.20348.2655

CPE2.3
External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38198


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated 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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