Use of uninitialized resource in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38064
Published: July 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU93940
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: 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
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-38064
Install updates from vendor's website.