SB20240611247 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Speech Application Programming Interface (SAPI)



SB20240611247 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Speech Application Programming Interface (SAPI)

Published: June 11, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB20240611247
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30097)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft Speech Application Programming Interface (SAPI). A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.