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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-21307
CVE-2024-21307:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-21307 is a Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability that was initially disclosed on January 9, 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions (NVD, MITRE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. It has been associated with CWE-362 (Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization - 'Race Condition') and CWE-416 (Use After Free) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow remote code execution if successfully exploited, potentially enabling attackers to gain high-level access to affected systems with capabilities for confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise (Rapid7).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across affected systems including Windows 10 (versions 1507 through 22H2), Windows 11 (21H2 through 23H2), and Windows Server versions (2012 through 2022). Users are advised to apply the appropriate security patches (Rapid7).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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