#VU94059 Integer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-39684
Published: July 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU94059
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39684
CWE-ID: CWE-190
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 escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within TenCent RapidJSON library. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger integer overflow and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.