Description:

CVE-2024-38178 is a scripting engine memory corruption vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high severity level. However, SOCRadar's unique 'SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score' (SVRS) assigns a score of 0, indicating that the vulnerability is not currently considered a critical threat.

Key Insights:

• Active Exploits: Active exploits have been published to exploit the vulnerability, making it a high-priority target for attackers.
• CISA Warning: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about the vulnerability, calling for immediate and necessary measures to mitigate the risk.
• In the Wild: The vulnerability is actively exploited by hackers, making it a significant threat to organizations.
• Threat Actors: Specific threat actors or APT groups actively exploiting the vulnerability have not been identified at this time.

Mitigation Strategies:

• Apply Software Updates: Install the latest software updates from the vendor to patch the vulnerability.
• Disable Scripting Engine: If possible, disable the scripting engine in the affected application to prevent exploitation.
• Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF): Implement a WAF to block malicious requests that attempt to exploit the vulnerability.
• Monitor Network Traffic: Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity that may indicate an exploitation attempt.

Additional Information:

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