Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-49081

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Wireless Wide Area Network Service (WwanSvc). An authenticated attacker with physical access can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2024-49081

External References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-49081

Related Security Bulletins

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Wireless Wide Area Network Service (WwanSvc)