#VU95870 Use-after-free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-38199

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95870

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38199

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted print task and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: before 10 21H2, 10 22H2, 10 1507, 10 1607, 10 1809, 11 21H2, 11 22H2, 11 23H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2

Windows Server: before 2008 R2, 2008, 2012 R2, 2012, 2016, 2022, 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-2024-38199

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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.