Vulnerability identifier: #VU85173
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool: All versions
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-21325
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.