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CVE-2024-38178 — Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added August 13, 2024 Remediate by September 3, 2024

Description

Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attacker to initiate remote code execution via a specially crafted URL.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38178; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38178

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