#VU95847 Use-after-free in Windows - CVE-2024-38159
Published: August 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95847
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38159
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Windows Network Virtualization. A remote administrator can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.