ExploitCVE-2024-38077
Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
Summary
Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This is a critical vulnerability that affects the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service and allows for remote code execution. The vulnerability is characterized by high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It can be exploited over the network, requires no user interaction, and does not need any privileges for exploitation. This vulnerability is classified as a Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system remotely. Given its network attack vector and the lack of required privileges or user interaction, an attacker could potentially take full control of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, modification or destruction of data, and disruption of services. The high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability suggests that successful exploitation could result in a complete compromise of the system's security. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows Server, including Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2022 23H2, making it a widespread threat across various Windows Server environments.
Exploitation
Multiple proof-of-concept exploits are available on github.com, github.com, github.com, github.com. Its exploitation has been reported by various sources, including securityonline.info.
Patch
A patch is available. Microsoft released an official fix for this vulnerability on July 9, 2024. Given the severity of the vulnerability and the availability of multiple proof-of-concept exploits, it is crucial to apply this patch as soon as possible.
Mitigation
1. Apply the official patch released by Microsoft immediately. This should be the top priority for all affected systems. 2. If immediate patching is not possible, consider temporarily disabling the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service if it's not critical for operations. 3. Implement network segmentation to limit exposure of systems running the vulnerable service. 4. Monitor for any suspicious activities related to the Remote Desktop Licensing Service. 5. Ensure that only necessary ports are open and that access to the service is restricted to trusted IP addresses. 6. Keep all Windows systems and software up to date with the latest security patches. 7. Use strong authentication methods for remote desktop services. 8. Implement the principle of least privilege across your network. 9. Regularly scan your systems using vulnerability assessment tools to identify and address any unpatched instances of this vulnerability. 10. Consider using intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to detect and block potential exploitation attempts.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Detection for the vulnerability has been added to Qualys (92149)
A CVSS base score of 9.8 has been assigned.
NVD published the first details for CVE-2024-38077
Feedly found the first article mentioning CVE-2024-38077. See article
Feedly estimated the CVSS score as HIGH
This CVE started to trend in security discussions
EPSS Score was set to: 0.09% (Percentile: 39.4%)
This CVE stopped trending in security discussions
The CVE-2024-38077 vulnerability is a critical Remote Code Execution vulnerability in the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service. It poses a high risk as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Currently, there are no known proof-of-concept exploits, but users are advised to apply patches or mitigations provided by Microsoft to prevent potential exploitation. See article