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The Windows Imaging Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38060) is a security flaw that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a target system by exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Imaging Component.
Overview
This vulnerability affects various Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows Server, and different versions of Windows Server Core installations. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow. The CVSSv3.1 base score for this vulnerability is 8.8, indicating a high severity level.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, Microsoft has released security updates for the affected Windows versions. Users and administrators are advised to apply the necessary patches provided by Microsoft to address this issue. Additionally, it is recommended to follow best security practices, such as restricting access to vulnerable systems and monitoring for any suspicious activities.
References
- Microsoft Security Response Center Advisory for CVE-2024-38060: Windows Imaging Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) details for CWE-122: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- InformationInformation
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- ConstructionConstruction
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
