Vulnerability identifier: #VU95975

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38223

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Initial Machine Configuration. An attacker with physical access can use a specially crafted IMC.hiv file and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38223

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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