Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Reliable Multicast Transport Driver (RMCAST)



Published: 2024-08-14
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-38140
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU95981

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38140

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Windows Reliable Multicast Transport Driver (RMCAST). A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: before 11 23H2 10.0.22631.4037

Windows Server: before 2022 10.0.20348.2655

External links

http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38140


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.



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