SB20240910140 - Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver
Published: September 10, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240910140
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use of uninitialized resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38256)
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of uninitialized resources in Windows Kernel-Mode Driver. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger uninitialized usage of resources and gain access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.