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CVE-2024-38176: GroupMe Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jul 23 2024(Updated: )

<p>An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in <a href="https://groupme.com/">GroupMe</a> allows a unauthenticated attacker to elevate privileges over a network.</p>

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft GroupMe
Microsoft GroupMe

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-38176?

    CVE-2024-38176 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthenticated attackers to elevate privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-38176?

    To fix CVE-2024-38176, it is recommended to update Microsoft GroupMe to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2024-38176?

    CVE-2024-38176 affects Microsoft GroupMe software and any systems running it.

  • What does CVE-2024-38176 exploit?

    CVE-2024-38176 exploits improper restrictions on excessive authentication attempts, which can lead to privilege escalation.

  • Who can be impacted by the CVE-2024-38176 vulnerability?

    Anyone using Microsoft GroupMe is at risk, especially if the software is not updated to mitigate this vulnerability.

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