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CVE-2024-36054

7.4 · HIGH

Hw64.sys in Marvin Test HW.exe before 5.0.5.0 allows unprivileged user-mode processes to arbitrarily read kernel memory (and consequently gain all privileges) via IOCTL 0x9c4064b8 (via MmMapIoSpace…

Published May 26, 2024CWE-125EPSS 0.16%

Overview

CVE-2024-36054 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Hw64.sys in Marvin Test HW.exe before 5.0.5.0 allows unprivileged user-mode processes to arbitrarily read kernel memory (and consequently gain all privileges) via IOCTL 0x9c4064b8 (via MmMapIoSpace) and IOCTL 0x9c406490 (via ZwMapViewOfSection).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36054?

CVE-2024-36054 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-36054?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-36054?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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