[ CVE-2024-38014 · Published 10 Sep 2024 ]
Microsoft Windows Installer Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8
EPSS 6%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2024-09-10
[ Description ]Official description
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA: Microsoft Windows Installer contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 1 Oct 2024): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38014PatchVendor Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/43Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource