SB2024100857 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Management Console
Published: October 8, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024100857
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43572)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of Microsoft Saved Console (MSC) files. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.