SB20240813100 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Resilient File System (ReFS)



SB20240813100 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Resilient File System (ReFS)

Published: August 13, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB20240813100
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38135)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS). A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system, leading to privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.