Insecure DLL loading in Microsoft Windows OLE
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-21435 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-427 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Insecure DLL loading
EUVDB-ID: #VU87453
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21435
CWE-ID:
CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner in the Windows OLE. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 - 11 23H2 10.0.22631.2428
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 22H2:10.0.19045.2130:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:1706:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 21H2:10.0.19044.1288:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 21H1:10.0.19043.985:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:S:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1507:10.0.10240.16405:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 20H2:10.0.19042.572:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:Mobile:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 2004:10.0.19041.264:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1909:10.0.18363.476:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1903:10.0.18362.116:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1809:10.0.17763.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1803:10.0.17134.48:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1709:10.0.16299.19:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1703:10.0.15063.138:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1607:10.0.14393.10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1511:10.0.10586.3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:Gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:11 23H2:10.0.22631.2428:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:11 22H2:10.0.22621.521:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:11 21H2:10.0.22000.194:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21435
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
