Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Installer

1) Improper privilege management

EUVDB-ID: #VU97011

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38014

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in Windows Installer. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: before 11 24H2 10.0.26100.1742

Windows Server: before 2022 23H2 10.0.25398.1128

CPE2.3

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38014

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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.