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ID:10946 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38193
ID:10946 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38193
Published: December 6, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95833
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38193
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ancillary function driver for WinSock. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.