#VU98801 Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2024-43578
Published: October 18, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98801
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43578
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.