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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-38135
CVE-2024-38135:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-38135, was discovered and disclosed on August 13, 2024. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows systems including Windows 11 22H2, 23H2, 24H2, and Windows Server 2022 23H2 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a Buffer Over-read vulnerability (CWE-126) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to achieve elevation of privilege on affected systems. The high CVSS score indicates potential for significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (Microsoft Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through KB5041585 for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, KB5041571 for Windows 11 24H2, and KB5041573 for Windows Server 2022 23H2 (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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