SB2024081398 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service
Published: August 13, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024081398
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 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38199)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted print task and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.