CVE-2024-38155 in Windows
Summary
by MITRE • 08/13/2024
Security Center Broker Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/20/2025
The Security Center Broker Information Disclosure Vulnerability represents a critical flaw in system architecture that allows unauthorized access to sensitive broker information within security management frameworks. This vulnerability typically manifests when security center components fail to properly enforce access controls or validate user permissions before exposing broker-related data. The technical implementation often involves inadequate input validation mechanisms or insufficient authorization checks that permit malicious actors to retrieve confidential information through improperly protected API endpoints or administrative interfaces.
The core technical flaw stems from weak authentication and authorization mechanisms within the security center's broker subsystem, where proper access control enforcement is missing or misconfigured. This allows attackers to exploit information disclosure pathways that should remain restricted to authorized personnel only. The vulnerability can be categorized under CWE-200 Information Exposure, specifically addressing improper information protection during broker communication processes. Attackers may leverage this weakness to gain insights into system architecture, network topology, or operational details that could facilitate subsequent attacks.
Operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as compromised broker information can enable more sophisticated attack vectors including lateral movement, privilege escalation, and targeted exploitation of other system components. The disclosure may reveal internal service endpoints, communication protocols, or security configuration details that adversaries can use to craft more effective attacks against the broader security infrastructure. This vulnerability particularly affects enterprise security management systems where multiple brokers handle different security functions, creating multiple potential entry points for information gathering activities.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust access control mechanisms including proper authentication checks, authorization validation, and input sanitization processes within the security center broker components. Organizations must ensure that all broker information exposure occurs through properly secured channels with appropriate permission verification before data release. The implementation of least privilege principles and comprehensive logging of broker access attempts can help detect unauthorized information disclosure attempts. Security controls should align with industry standards including nist cybersecurity framework and iso 27001 requirements for information security management, while also addressing specific attack patterns documented in the mitre att&ck framework under information gathering techniques.
Additional protective measures include regular security assessments of broker interfaces, implementation of network segmentation to isolate sensitive components, and deployment of intrusion detection systems monitoring for unusual access patterns targeting broker information. Organizations should also establish incident response procedures specifically addressing information disclosure events and maintain up-to-date threat intelligence to understand how adversaries may target similar vulnerabilities in security center environments. The vulnerability requires continuous monitoring and updating of access control policies as security center architectures evolve and new attack vectors emerge from evolving threat landscapes.