CVE-2024-12668

Velocidex WinPmem Out of Bounds Write Vulnerability

Description

Velocidex WinPmem versions below 4.1 suffer from an Out of Bounds Write vulnerability. By using an IO Control, a user space program can trick the driver into writing a 0 into any chosen memory location. In conjunction with information leakage from the WinPmem driver, attackers can discover the location in memory for the g_CiOptions global symbol. This can be leveraged to disable signed driver enforcement on the target system - allowing attackers to load unsigned drivers.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Velocidex WinPmem
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Velocidex/WinPmem/releases/tag/v4.1.dev1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12668?
CVE-2024-12668 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12668?
To fix CVE-2024-12668, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-12668 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12668 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-12668?
CVE-2024-12668 affects Velocidex WinPmem.
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