#VU95851 Integer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38144
Published: August 13, 2024 / Updated: October 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95851
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38144
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is 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 in Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver. A remote user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.