Remote code execution in Microsoft Edge
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-34122 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-125 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Edge Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU93439
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-34122
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file with the browser, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
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Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Edge: 79.0.309.71 - 126.0.2592.68
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-34122
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
