CVE-2024-38178 - Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Project:Microsoft
Product:Windows
Date Added:2024-08-13Due Date:2024-09-03
Vulnerability Name
Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attacker to initiate remote code execution via a specially crafted URL.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Unknown
Action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Additional Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38178
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38178
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