CVE-2024-23440: Vba32 Antivirus v3.36.0 - Arbitrary Memory Read
Published Feb 13, 2024
·Updated
Vba32 Antivirus v3.36.0 is vulnerable to an Arbitrary Memory Read vulnerability. The 0x22200B IOCTL code of the Vba32m64.sys driver allows to read up to 0x802 of memory from ar arbitrary user-supplied pointer.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Anti-Virus VBA32=3.36.0
Event History
Feb 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-23440?
CVE-2024-23440 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary memory read.
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How does CVE-2024-23440 exploit arbitrary memory read?
CVE-2024-23440 exploits arbitrary memory read by utilizing the 0x22200B IOCTL code within the Vba32m64.sys driver.
3
Which version of Vba32 Antivirus is affected by CVE-2024-23440?
CVE-2024-23440 affects Vba32 Antivirus version 3.36.0.
4
How can I mitigate CVE-2024-23440?
To mitigate CVE-2024-23440, users should upgrade to a patched version of the Vba32 Antivirus software.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2024-23440 on system security?
The impact of CVE-2024-23440 on system security includes potential exposure of sensitive memory content to unauthorized users.