Microsoft’s March 2024 Patch Tuesday saw the release of security updates addressing a total of 60 vulnerabilities. Among these, 18 were classified as remote code execution flaws, highlighting the significance of promptly applying patches to enhance system security. Notably, critical vulnerabilities in Hyper-V, including remote code execution and denial of service flaws, were among those fixed in this update.
Despite the significant number of vulnerabilities addressed, no zero-day vulnerabilities were disclosed as part of this Patch Tuesday release. However, several noteworthy flaws were fixed, including a privilege escalation vulnerability in Azure Kubernetes Service, a remote code execution vulnerability in Skype for Consumer, and an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Office. These vulnerabilities underscore the diverse range of potential security threats faced by users of Microsoft products and services.
Of particular interest is CVE-2024-21400, which pertains to a vulnerability in Azure Kubernetes Service that could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges and steal credentials. Another noteworthy vulnerability, CVE-2024-26199, involves an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Office, enabling any authenticated user to gain SYSTEM privileges. Additionally, CVE-2024-20671 addresses a Microsoft Defender vulnerability that could be exploited by an authenticated attacker to prevent Microsoft Defender from starting.
