CVE-2024-30097
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Microsoft Speech Application Programming Interface (SAPI) has been identified with a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-30097. The vulnerability was initially reported on June 11, 2024, and affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-415 (Double Free) according to the Common Weakness Enumeration system (NVD).

Impact

This vulnerability poses significant risks as it allows for remote code execution with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates severe potential consequences if successfully exploited (NVD).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires network access and user interaction for successful exploitation, as indicated by the CVSS vector string. No authentication is required (PR:N), but user interaction (UI:R) is necessary for exploitation (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Affected systems include Windows 10 versions 1507, 1607, 1809, 21H2, and 22H2, with specific version numbers requiring updates (NVD, Microsoft Advisory).

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