Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Affects Visual C++ Users
CVE-2024-43590

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Visual C++ Redistributable Installer
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Version 17.6
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2024

Summary

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists within the Visual C++ Redistributable Installer, allowing attackers to exploit this flaw to gain elevated permissions on affected systems. This vulnerability can potentially enable unauthorized access and control over system resources, impacting system security and integrity. Users and administrators are advised to review their installed versions of the Visual C++ Redistributable and apply necessary patches in order to mitigate associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8) Unknown 15.9.0 < 15.9.67

Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10) Unknown 16.11.0 < 16.11.41

Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.10 Unknown 17.10 < 17.10.8

References

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

EPSS Score

0% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

Collectors

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