Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a critical Microsoft Windows LDAP flaw that could allow remote code execution over the network without authentication or user interaction. The source bundle lists many Windows client and server versions as affected. Because LDAP supports identity infrastructure, vulnerable Windows servers should be treated as urgent patch targets.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for identity infrastructure. A network-reachable, unauthenticated RCE in Windows LDAP creates high business risk if critical servers remain unpatched.
Technical view
CVE-2024-49112 is a Windows LDAP remote code execution vulnerability associated with CWE-190 integer overflow. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Microsoft lists an official remediation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where affected Windows systems run or expose LDAP services, especially Windows Server deployments and domain infrastructure. The bundle also lists multiple Windows client versions, so endpoint inventory should not be ignored.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates the issue is remotely reachable and unauthenticated, but exploit maturity is listed as unproven.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports critical severity, broad Windows impact, official Microsoft remediation, and no confirmed active exploitation in the provided bundle. The bundle does not include exploit details, workaround mechanics, or proof-of-concept validation data.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Microsoft security updates for CVE-2024-49112 on affected Windows versions.
- Prioritize Windows servers providing LDAP or domain services.
- Restrict LDAP exposure to trusted networks where operationally possible.
- Review Microsoft guidance for any version-specific prerequisites or exceptions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows versions against the affected product list.
- Confirm Microsoft updates addressing CVE-2024-49112 are installed.
- Identify systems exposing LDAP services, especially domain controllers.
- Check whether LDAP is reachable from untrusted network segments.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C3.95.9microsoftVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory, patch
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Integer Overflow or Wraparound
Integer Overflow or Wraparound represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.