Winlogon Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2024-43583

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Winlogon elevation of privilege vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with system privileges on the affected systems. This exploitation can lead to unauthorized changes in system settings and access to sensitive information. Applying relevant updates from Microsoft is crucial to protect systems from potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20857

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7606

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.6659

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-2024-43583-PoC
Created by Kvngtheta

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

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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