#VU101405 Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory in Windows Server - CVE-2024-49115

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101405

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49115

CWE-ID: CWE-591

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 system.

The vulnerability exists due to sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows Remote Desktop Services. A remote attacker can cause a race condition and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: before 2016, 2019, 2022 23H2, 2022, 2025, 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-49115

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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.