#VU91731 Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-30093
Published: June 11, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU91731
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30093
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Windows Storage. A local user can win a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.