VDB-287623 · CVE-2024-49118 · GCVE-0-2024-49118

Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Message Queuing use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Message Queuing. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-49118. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Message Queuing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 12/10/2024 as confirmed security update guide (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-49118. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/10/2024).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Temp Score: 7.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.1
Vendor Vector (Microsoft): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

12/10/2024 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-49118 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-49118
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-287623
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 12/10/2024 19:33
Updated: 12/10/2024 19:36
Changes: 12/10/2024 19:33 (35), 12/10/2024 19:36 (34)
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Cache ID: 216::103