CVE-2024-43628

Integer Overflow or Wraparound (CWE-190)

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 attack vector, low attack complexity, and requires no privileges, but does require user interaction. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability, all with high impact. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-190, which indicates an Integer Overflow or Wraparound issue.

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the target system. The high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability suggests that an attacker could potentially gain full control of the affected system, access sensitive information, modify data, or disrupt system operations. Given the network attack vector, this could potentially be exploited over the internet, increasing its severity. However, user interaction is required for exploitation, which may slightly reduce the likelihood of successful attacks.

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 on November 12, 2024. Security teams should prioritize applying this patch to all affected Windows systems as soon as possible.

Mitigation

1. Apply the official patch released by Microsoft as soon as possible. 2. Implement network segmentation to limit exposure of vulnerable systems. 3. Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted content, as user interaction is required for exploitation. 4. Monitor for suspicious activities related to the Windows Telephony Service. 5. Keep all Windows systems and software up to date with the latest security patches. 6. Consider disabling the Windows Telephony Service if it's not essential for operations.

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-2024-43628. 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-2024-43628

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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