#VU91716 Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-30085


| Updated: 2025-01-03

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91716

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30085

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

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

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user can escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: before 10 21H2, 10 1607, 10 1809, 11 21H2, 11 22H2, 11 23H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2

Windows Server: before 2008 R2, 2022, 2008 R2, 2008 R2


External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-30085
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-601/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.


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