Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.Scripting.Engine.CVE-2024-38178.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Scripting Engine.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted webpage. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38178
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| ID | 56281 |
| Created | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Updated | Aug 23, 2024 |
| CVE ID | |
| Tags | Threat Signal |
| Risk |
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| Known Exploited | Yes |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 30.23% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | IE, Other |
| Profile Type | Buffer Errors |