CVE-2024-49112 Overview
Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Critical Impact
This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows 10 1507
- Microsoft Windows 10 1607
- Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Discovery Timeline
- Not Available - Vulnerability discovered by Not Available
- Not Available - Responsible disclosure to Microsoft
- Not Available - CVE CVE-2024-49112 assigned
- Not Available - Microsoft releases security patch
- 2024-12-12 - CVE CVE-2024-49112 published to NVD
- 2025-01-14 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2024-49112
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability stems from improper handling of requests in Microsoft Windows LDAP which allows remote code execution via specially crafted packets. The flaw could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary code on the affected system.
Root Cause
The root cause is an integer overflow (CWE-190) in the LDAP component that miscalculates buffer sizes, leading to improper memory management.
Attack Vector
This vulnerability can be exploited over the network by sending specially crafted LDAP requests that trigger the overflow condition.
# Example exploitation code (sanitized)
$ldapRequest = "<malicious_LDAP_request>"
Send-LdapRequest -Server "target_server" -Request $ldapRequest
Detection Methods for CVE-2024-49112
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected high network traffic to LDAP ports
- Presence of anomalous processes executing under directory services context
- Unusual LDAP request patterns
Detection Strategies
Implement network monitoring to capture and analyze LDAP traffic for malicious request patterns that match known signatures associated with this vulnerability.
Monitoring Recommendations
Utilize SentinelOne to monitor for suspicious process behaviors linked to directory services and detect any abnormal executions originating from LDAP service.
How to Mitigate CVE-2024-49112
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the latest patches from Microsoft immediately.
- Restrict LDAP traffic to only trusted domain controllers.
- Implement network segmentation to limit exposure.
Patch Information
Microsoft has released patches for all affected versions. Ensure your systems are updated via the Microsoft Security Update Guide.
Workarounds
Consider disabling the LDAP service temporarily if it is not crucial or using a firewall to block all inbound LDAP traffic except from trusted sources.
# Configuration example
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 389 -s trusted_host -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 389 -j DROP
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