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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-49114
CVE-2024-49114:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-49114 is a Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability that was disclosed on December 11, 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions (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. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-820 (Missing Synchronization) as identified by Microsoft Corporation (NVD).
Impact
This elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver could allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on the affected system. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through various KB updates including KB5048652, KB5048653, KB5048654, KB5048661, KB5048667, and KB5048685 for affected Windows versions (Rapid7).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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