SOURCE FACT
Microsoft · Windows
Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attacker to initiate remote code execution via a specially crafted URL.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38178; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38178
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