Use-after-free in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38053

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Windows Layer-2 Bridge Network Driver. A remote attacker on the local network can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2024-38053

External References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38053

Related Security Bulletins

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Layer-2 Bridge Network Driver