Windows TCP/IP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Summary

A critical remote code execution vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-38063, has been discovered in the Windows TCP/IP stack by Microsoft. This vulnerability, rated with a CVSSv3 score of 9.8, can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted IPv6 packets to the target, requiring no user interaction and classified as a "0-click" vulnerability. Successful exploitation can allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system with SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to full control over the compromised machine. The vulnerability affects all supported versions of Windows and Windows Server, with Microsoft recommending the immediate application of security updates and the consideration of disabling IPv6 if not required. Organizations are advised to prioritize patching internet-facing systems, monitor suspicious network activity, and implement network segmentation to limit potential lateral movement in the event of a system compromise. It is crucial for organizations to address this vulnerability as a top priority, given its critical nature and potential for widespread impact.

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CVE-2024-38063

PoCcode released for zero-click Windows critical vuln

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3 months ago

CVE-2024-38063

PoCcode released for zero-click Windows critical vuln

Windows users who haven't yet installed the latest fixes to their operating systems will need to get a move on, as code now exists to exploit a critical Microsoft vulnerability announced by Redmond two weeks...

3 months ago

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CVE-2024-38063

PoC Exploit for Zero-Click Vulnerability Made Available to the Masses

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