#VU97098 Use of uninitialized resource in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38257
Published: September 10, 2024 / Updated: September 12, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97098
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38257
CWE-ID: CWE-908
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 bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of uninitialized resources in Microsoft AllJoyn API. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger uninitialized usage of resources and gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.