[ CVE-2024-38178 · Published 13 Aug 2024 ]
Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.5
EPSS 41%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2024-08-13
- EPSS: 41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 99% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
CISA: Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attacker to initiate remote code execution via a specially crafted URL.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 3 Sep 2024): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38178PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource