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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2024-1305

tap-windows6 driver version 9.26 and earlier does not properly check the size data of incomming write operations which an attacker can use to overflow memory buffers, resulting in a bug check and po...

Vulnerability Description

tap-windows6 driver version 9.26 and earlier does not properly check the size data of incomming write operations which an attacker can use to overflow memory buffers, resulting in a bug check and potentially arbitrary code execution in kernel space

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OpenvpnTap-Windows6<= 9.26.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-190

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-1305?

CVE-2024-1305 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). tap-windows6 driver version 9.26 and earlier does not properly check the size data of incomming write operations which an attacker can use to overflow memory buffers, resulting in a bug check and po...

How severe is CVE-2024-1305?

CVE-2024-1305 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-1305?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openvpn Tap-Windows6.