#VU101424 Out-of-bounds read in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-49083
Published: December 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101424
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2024-49083
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in Windows Mobile Broadband Driver. An attacker with physical access can plug in a malicious USB drive, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system, leading to privilege escalation.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.