#VU88428 Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-26229
Published: April 10, 2024 / Updated: August 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU88428
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26229
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows CSC Service. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.