CVE-2024-38178 - Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Microsoft | Windows
- Date Added:
- 2024-08-13
- Due 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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