Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Affects Windows Update
CVE-2024-38163

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2022
Windows 11 Version 21h2
Windows 10 Version 21h2
Windows 10 Version 22h2
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 August 2024

What is CVE-2024-38163?

The Windows Update Stack Elevation of Privilege vulnerability allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system. By exploiting this flaw, malicious actors can execute arbitrary commands with elevated permissions, potentially compromising system integrity and security. Regularly updating systems is crucial to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability, ensuring that users remain protected against unauthorized access and potential breaches.

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Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19041.3920

Windows 10 Version 22H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19041.3920

Windows 11 version 21H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.0 < 10.0.22000.2710

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

  • Vulnerability published

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