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 unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network. The issue arises when a domain-joined user is tricked into sending a request to a malicious server via the RRAS Snap-in, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the user's system.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in remote code execution on the affected system.

Remediation

Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5073724 for Windows 10, KB5073722 for Windows Server 2016, and KB5073696 for Windows Server 2012 R2.