Use-after-free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38249
Published: September 10, 2024 / Updated: September 27, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97019
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38249
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Windows Graphics Component. A local user can escalate privileges on the target system.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-38249
Install updates from vendor's website.
Sources
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38249
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1205/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1291/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1292/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1293/