Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Discovered in Windows File Explorer
CVE-2024-38100

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2022, 23h2 Edition (server Core Installation)
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 July 2024

Badges

📈 Trended📈 Score: 3,870👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC📰 News Worthy

What is CVE-2024-38100?

CVE-2024-38100 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability found in Microsoft’s Windows File Explorer. This software is crucial for file management on Windows operating systems, allowing users to view, manage, and organize their files and directories. The vulnerability could enable attackers to gain elevated permissions, permitting unauthorized actions that could lead to compromised systems and sensitive data exposure. Organizations relying on Windows File Explorer may face significant security risks if this vulnerability is exploited, potentially resulting in loss of data integrity and trust.

Technical Details

CVE-2024-38100 involves a flaw that affects the way Windows File Explorer handles file permissions. When exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited access rights to elevate their privileges to gain administrative control. The specific nature of this vulnerability means that it could be executed through various attack vectors, such as social engineering or exploiting unsecured file operations within the environment. Remediation involves applying available patches or updates released by Microsoft to secure affected systems.

Impact of the Vulnerability

  1. Unauthorized Access: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files and system settings, potentially leading to data breaches and exposure of confidential information.

  2. Increased Attack Surface: By enabling privilege escalation, this vulnerability broadens the potential attack surface within an organization, allowing threat actors to install malicious software or carry out further attacks undetected.

  3. Operational Disruption: The ability to manipulate or delete critical system files could disrupt normal operations, leading to downtime and financial loss as organizations work to recover and secure their systems.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) x64-based Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7159

Windows Server 2016 x64-based Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7159

Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) x64-based Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.6054

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-38100-RCE-POC
Created by Florian-Hoth

News Articles

favicon imageGBHackers on Security

Leaked Wallpaper Vulnerability Exposes Windows Users to Privilege Escalation Attacks

A newly discovered vulnerability in Windows File Explorer has raised alarms within the cybersecurity community.

5 months ago

favicon imageCybersecurityNews

Leaked Wallpaper Exploit Let Attackers Escalate Privilege on Windows Systems

A critical security flaw in Windows' wallpaper handling mechanism has been uncovered. It allows attackers to gain system-level privileges on affected machines.

5 months ago

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 📈

    Vulnerability started trending

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 📰

    First article discovered by CybersecurityNews

  • Vulnerability published

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre DatabaseMicrosoft Feed1 Proof of Concept(s)2 News Article(s)
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