Microsoft Windows RRAS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Allowing Remote Code Execution

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to execute code remotely over the network. It affects several versions of Windows Server and Windows 10, as well as Windows 11. The vulnerability arises from RRAS improperly handling certain protocol messages, which could be exploited by an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution on the affected system.

Remediation

Users can apply the security updates provided by Microsoft to address this vulnerability. These security updates are available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5061018, KB5061059, KB5061078, KB5061026, KB5060526, KB5060531, and KB5060999.