SB20240910123 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Win32k
Published: September 10, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240910123
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38246)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Win32k. A local user can trigger stack-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 update from vendor's website.