SB2024070978 - Denial of service in Microsoft Windows Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS)



SB2024070978 - Denial of service in Microsoft Windows Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS)

Published: July 9, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024070978
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38048)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in Windows Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS). A remote attacker on the local network can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and cause a denial of service condition on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.