SB2024070957 - Spoofing attack in Windows MSHTML Platform 



SB2024070957 - Spoofing attack in Windows MSHTML Platform

Published: July 9, 2024 Updated: July 23, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024070957
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Exposure of resource to wrong sphere (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38112)

The 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.