CVE-2024-38014 — Microsoft Windows Installer Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
CVE-2024-38014: Microsoft Windows Installer Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Date added | 2024-09-10 |
| Due date | 2024-10-01 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Microsoft Windows Installer contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38014; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38014
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38014
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog