Advisory Details

June 12th, 2024

(Pwn2Own) Microsoft Windows UnserializePropertySet Privilege Context Switching Error Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-24-604
ZDI-CAN-23788

CVE ID CVE-2024-35250
CVSS SCORE 8.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Microsoft
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Windows
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the UnserializePropertySet function. The issue results from improper handling of privilege context transitions. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-35250
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-03-28 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-06-12 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Angelboy (@scwuaptx) from DEVCORE Research Team
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