Spoofing attack in Windows MSHTML Platform
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-38112 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-668 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Internet Explorer Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Exposure of resource to wrong sphere
EUVDB-ID: #VU93902
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38112
CWE-ID:
CWE-668 - Exposure of resource to wrong sphere
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can perform spoofing attack and trick the victim to execute a specially crafted file.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
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Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Internet Explorer: 11 - 11.1790.17763.0
Windows: before 11 23H2 10.0.22631.3880
Windows Server: before 2022 10.0.20348.2582
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38112
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
