SB2024081384 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Network Virtualization

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38160)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows Network Virtualization. A remote administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application, 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.

2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38159)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Windows Network Virtualization. A remote administrator can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38160
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38159