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CVE-2024-38014 - Microsoft Windows Installer Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38014

Microsoft | Windows

  • Date Added:
  • 2024-09-10
  • Due Date:
  • 2024-10-01
Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Installer Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Installer contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38014; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38014