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The CVE-2024-38081 vulnerability involves an elevation of privilege issue affecting .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio products, potentially allowing an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the targeted system.
Overview
This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Visual Studio and .NET products, potentially impacting systems running Windows Server and client operating systems. The vulnerability is classified with a base severity of HIGH (CVSS score: 7.3) and is associated with CWE-59, indicating an improper link resolution before file access issue.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, Microsoft has released patches and updates for the affected products. Users are advised to apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft to mitigate the risk of exploitation. It is recommended to keep software up to date and follow best practices for secure coding and configuration.
References
- Microsoft Security Response Center Advisory: .NET, .NET Framework, and Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) - CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- MiningMining
- ConstructionConstruction
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
