Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Server - CVE-2024-30075
Published: June 11, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU91736
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30075
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows Link Layer Topology Discovery Protocol. A remote attacker on the local network 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
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2024-30075
Install updates from vendor's website.
Windows Server - addressed in versions 2008 R2 6.1.7601.27170, 2008 6.0.6003.22720