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CVE-2024-41879:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-41879 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability affecting Acrobat Reader versions 127.0.2651.105 and earlier, as well as Microsoft Edge browser. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in August 2024, with patches released on August 22, 2024 (NVD, ASEC).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The severity is rated as HIGH with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability affects both confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, as indicated by the high ratings in the CVSS score (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released patches for the vulnerability in Microsoft Edge version 128.0.2739.42. Adobe has also addressed the vulnerability in versions after 127.0.2651.105. Users are advised to update to the latest version of their respective software (Microsoft Learn, ASEC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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