Microsoft AutoUpdate Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2024-43492

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Autoupdate For Mac
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 September 2024

What is CVE-2024-43492?

The vulnerability involves an elevation of privilege issue in Microsoft AutoUpdate, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This security flaw may compromise system integrity by enabling unauthorized access or control over applications that rely on the update mechanism provided by Microsoft. Users and administrators are advised to apply the latest updates and patches to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac Unknown 0 < 4.72

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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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