Remote code execution in Microsoft Clipboard Virtual Channel Extension
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-38131 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-591 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory
EUVDB-ID: #VU95844
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38131
CWE-ID:
CWE-591 - Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: before 11 23H2 10.0.22631.4037
Windows Server: before 2022 10.0.20348.2655
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38131
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
