Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU88379

#VU88379 Improper access control in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-26234

Published: April 10, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88379

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26234

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the proxy driver. A local user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

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