CriticalCVECISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities· 10 Sept 2024
CVE-2024-38014 — Microsoft Windows Installer Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability
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Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows Installer contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges. Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability facts
- CVE
- CVE-2024-38014
- On CISA KEV since
- 2024-09-10
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
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