CVE-2024-20678
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Apr 9, 2024
Updated: Jan 8, 2025
CWE ID 843
Summary
CVE-2024-20678 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Runtime. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted RPC packets to a target system, resulting in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the targeted service. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized system access, data theft, or further malicious activity. It's crucial that affected systems are updated as soon as patches become available to mitigate this risk.
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