#VU98804 Buffer Over-read in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2024-43595
Published: October 18, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98804
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43595
CWE-ID: CWE-126
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a buffer over-read and gain access to sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.