PT-2024-6053 · Microsoft · Windows Installer+1

Michael Baer · Published 2024-09-10 · Updated 2026-02-10 · CVE-2024-38014

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Windows Installer (affected versions not specified)

Description The Windows Installer component contains a flaw in access control management. Successful exploitation of this issue could allow an attacker to elevate privileges to the SYSTEM level. This issue is actively being exploited in real-world attacks. The vulnerability involves improper privilege management within the repair functions of Microsoft Windows MSI installers, potentially allowing local attackers to escalate privileges. The msiscan tool is available to identify potentially vulnerable MSI installers.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

LPE

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

BDU:2024-06875

CVE-2024-38014

Affected Products

Windows

Windows Installer

References · 91

• https://safe-surf.ru/specialists/bulletins-nkcki/711739 · Security Note
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38014 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2024-06875 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38014 · Vendor Advisory
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2024-38014 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38014 · Security Note
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-38014 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/transilienceai/status/1837660092830982546 · Twitter Post
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