CVE-2024-43627

Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

Published: Nov 12, 2024

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CVSS 8.8EPSS 0.09%High
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Summary

Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 8.8. It has a network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and requires no privileges. User interaction is required for exploitation. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability, all with high impact. It is associated with CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system. The attacker could potentially gain the same level of access as the compromised user, which could lead to unauthorized data access, modification of system files, or complete system takeover. Given the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, this could result in sensitive data exposure, system manipulation, or service disruption. The vulnerability affects Windows systems running the Windows Telephony Service.

Exploitation

There is no evidence that a public proof-of-concept exists. There is no evidence of proof of exploitation at the moment.

Patch

A patch is available. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. The patch was added on November 12, 2024. Security teams should prioritize applying this patch due to the high severity of the vulnerability.

Mitigation

1. Apply the official patch released by Microsoft as soon as possible. 2. Implement network segmentation to limit the exposure of systems running the Windows Telephony Service. 3. Apply the principle of least privilege to minimize the potential impact if exploitation occurs. 4. Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted content, as user interaction is required for exploitation. 5. Monitor systems for suspicious activities related to the Windows Telephony Service. 6. Keep all Windows systems and software up to date with the latest security patches.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Timeline

Detection in Vulnerability Scanners

Detection for the vulnerability has been added to Qualys (92186)

Nov 12, 2024 at 7:53 AM
CVSS

A CVSS base score of 8.8 has been assigned.

Nov 12, 2024 at 5:55 PM / microsoft
First Article

Feedly found the first article mentioning CVE-2024-43627. See article

Nov 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM / Microsoft Security Advisories - MSRC
CVSS Estimate

Feedly estimated the CVSS score as HIGH

Nov 12, 2024 at 6:01 PM
CVE Assignment

NVD published the first details for CVE-2024-43627

Nov 12, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Detection in Vulnerability Scanners

Detection for the vulnerability has been added to Nessus (210865)

Nov 13, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Detection in Vulnerability Scanners

Detection for the vulnerability has been added to Nessus (210863)

Nov 13, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Detection in Vulnerability Scanners

Detection for the vulnerability has been added to Nessus (210858)

Nov 13, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Detection in Vulnerability Scanners

Detection for the vulnerability has been added to Nessus (210855)

Nov 13, 2024 at 2:15 AM
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Affected Systems

Microsoft/windows_server_2016
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Patches

Microsoft
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Attack Patterns

CAPEC-92: Forced Integer Overflow
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References

Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)

News

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CVSS V3.1

Attack Vector:Network
Attack Complexity:Low
Privileges Required:None
User Interaction:Required
Scope:Unchanged
Confidentiality:High
Integrity:High
Availability Impact:High

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