Remote code execution in Microsoft DHCP Server Service



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-38044
CWE-ID CWE-197
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Numeric Truncation Error

EUVDB-ID: #VU93948

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38044

CWE-ID: CWE-197 - Numeric Truncation Error

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to numeric truncation error in DHCP Server Service. A remote administrator can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: before

CPE2.3 External links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38044


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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