Integer underflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-49077
Published: December 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101420
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49077
CWE-ID: CWE-191
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow in Windows Mobile Broadband Driver. An attacker with physical access can plug in a malicious USB drive, trigger integer underflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-49077
Install updates from vendor's website.