What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-20671?

CVE-2024-20671 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-20671?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-20671. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows Defender Antimalware Platform CVE-2024-20671

MEDIUM

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2024-03-12 secure@microsoft.com

Privilege Escalation Microsoft Windows Defender Antimalware Platform

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: microsoft

Severity by source

Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 12, 2024 - 17:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Microsoft Defender Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

AnalysisAI

Microsoft Defender Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Defender Antimalware Platform.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.