#VU101395 Integer overflow in Windows Server - CVE-2024-49085

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101395

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49085

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). A remote attacker can trick a victim to send a request to a malicious server, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: before 2008 R2, 2008, 2012 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 23H2, 2022, 2025, 2008 R2, 2008 R2, 2008 R2, 2008 R2, 2008 R2, 2008 R2

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-49085

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.