#VU95844 Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38131
Published: August 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95844
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-2024-38131
CWE-ID: CWE-591
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 execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Clipboard Virtual Channel Extension. A remote attacker can trick a victim into sending a request to a malicious server and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.