ID:9973 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-26229

 
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ID:9973 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-26229

Published: June 14, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU88428
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26229
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows CSC Service. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.