CVE-2024-38014
Published: September 10, 2024
Official Description
Microsoft Windows Installer contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
CISA KEV Advisory
Microsoft Windows Installer Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Installer contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This high-severity improper privilege management vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Installer could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges. The high EPSS score of 0.12828 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent concern. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited in the wild.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is included in CISA's KEV catalog. This indicates a critical and immediate threat, as it can lead to full system compromise.
Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to address this privilege management vulnerability in Windows Installer. Ensure all Windows systems are patched promptly to prevent exploitation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-38014 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-38014 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-38014 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1