Microsoft Windows 11 22H2/11 23H2 OLE untrusted search path

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8.1$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows 11 22H2/11 23H2. This affects an unknown function of the component OLE. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-21435. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows 11 22H2/11 23H2 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component OLE. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 03/12/2024 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is available at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-21435. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/12/2024). This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.7
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

12/08/2023 🔍
03/12/2024 +95 days 🔍
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04/16/2025 +399 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21435 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21435
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-256550

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2024 19:38
Updated: 04/16/2025 04:09
Changes: 03/12/2024 19:38 (35), 03/12/2024 19:41 (19), 04/12/2024 09:54 (15), 04/12/2024 09:57 (10), 12/27/2024 21:01 (2), 04/16/2025 04:09 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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