What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42049?

CVE-2024-42049 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-42049?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-42049. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.1%.

Microsoft CVE-2024-42049

CRITICAL

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2024-07-28 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Microsoft

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 28, 2024 - 02:15 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionCVE.org

TightVNC (Server for Windows) before 2.8.84 allows attackers to connect to the control pipe via a network connection.

AnalysisAI

TightVNC (Server for Windows) before 2.8.84 allows attackers to connect to the control pipe via a network connection. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. TightVNC (Server for Windows) before 2.8.84 allows attackers to connect to the control pipe via a network connection. Version information: before 2.8.84.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.