#VU91733 Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-30063

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91733

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30063

CWE-ID: CWE-641

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Windows Distributed File System (DFS). A remote user on the local network can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: before 10 21H2, 10 1507, 10 1607, 10 1809, 11 21H2, 11 22H2, 11 23H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2

Windows Server: before 2008 R2, 2008, 2012 R2, 2012, 2022, 2008 R2, 2008 R2, 2008 R2

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30063

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.