Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38178)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2024-08-13 · CVE-2024-38178
Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attacker to initiate remote code execution via a specially crafted URL. CISA added CVE-2024-38178 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Aug 13, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Sep 3, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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