#VU93940 Use of uninitialized resource in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38064
Published: July 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU93940
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38064
CWE-ID: CWE-908
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of uninitialized resources in Windows TCP/IP. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger uninitialized usage of resources and gain access to to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.