Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-43517

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft ActiveX Data Objects. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2024-43517

External References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43517

Related Security Bulletins

• eap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft ActiveX Data Objects