SB2024081382 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Clipboard Virtual Channel Extension
Published: August 13, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024081382
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38131)
CWE-ID: CWE-591 - Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Clipboard Virtual Channel Extension. A remote attacker can trick a victim into sending a request to a malicious server and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.