SB2024100906 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Speech Application Programming Interface (SAPI)
Published: October 9, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024100906
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-2024-43574)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Microsoft Speech Application Programming Interface (SAPI). A remote attacker can use a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.