CVE-2024-30003 in Windows
Summary
by MITRE • 05/14/2024
Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/14/2024
This vulnerability exists within the Windows Mobile Broadband driver component that handles connectivity for mobile network devices including 3G and 4G modems. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems through specially crafted network traffic or device interactions. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation and memory handling within the driver's processing routines, specifically when parsing mobile broadband connection parameters and network configuration data. Attackers can leverage this weakness by sending malicious packets to a target system that has active mobile broadband connectivity or by exploiting the driver during device enumeration processes. The technical implementation involves buffer overflow conditions and invalid memory accesses that occur when the driver processes untrusted input from mobile network providers or connection managers.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it affects Windows systems running mobile broadband drivers across multiple versions including windows 7 through windows 10. Successful exploitation can result in full system compromise allowing attackers to install malware, establish persistence, or escalate privileges to SYSTEM level access. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it requires minimal user interaction and can be exploited remotely without authentication. Network-based attacks can occur when mobile broadband devices are connected to networks, making enterprise environments especially vulnerable where multiple users may have access to mobile connections. The attack surface expands when considering that many organizations deploy mobile broadband solutions for backup connectivity or remote worker support.
Security researchers have classified this vulnerability under common weakness enumeration CWE-121 which describes heap-based buffer overflow conditions, and it maps to attack techniques in the attack tree framework such as T1059 for command and script interpreter and T1068 for exploit for privilege escalation. Mitigation strategies should include immediate deployment of microsoft security updates and patches that address the specific driver flaws. Organizations should also implement network segmentation controls to limit mobile broadband access and monitor for suspicious network traffic patterns related to mobile connection establishment. Additional protective measures include disabling unnecessary mobile broadband drivers, implementing application whitelisting policies, and conducting regular vulnerability assessments targeting mobile broadband components. System administrators should also consider disabling mobile broadband functionality on systems where it is not required for business operations, particularly in high-value targets such as domain controllers or database servers. Regular security monitoring should focus on detecting anomalous behavior in network connection processes and unexpected driver loading events that could indicate exploitation attempts.