CVE-2024-10972
WinPmem Improper Input Validation vulnerability
Description
Velocidex WinPmem versions 4.1 and below suffer from an Improper Input Validation vulnerability whereby an attacker with admin access can trigger a BSOD with a parallel thread changing the memory’s access right under the control of the user-mode application. This is due to verification only being performed at the beginning of the routine allowing the userspace to change page permissions half way through the routine. A valid workaround is a rule to detect unauthorized loading of winpmem outside incident response operations.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 16, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 6:56 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2024-10972.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Velocidex/WinPmem/releases/tag/v4.1.dev1 |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Velocidex', 'product': 'WinPmem', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '<= 4.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2024-10972', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2024-12-16T15:30:58.431798Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-367 Removed CWE CWE-20 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 16, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Velocidex WinPmem versions below 4.1 suffer from an Improper Input Validation vulnerability whereby an attacker can directly communicate with the driver by accessing the \"\\\\.\\pmem\" device. From that point, it is possible to communicate with the driver via regular device operations, starting with a system of IOCTLs. To send specific orders to the driver, one can use IRP_MJ_DEVICE_CONTROL control code. This issue is remediated in version 4.1. Velocidex WinPmem versions 4.1 and below suffer from an Improper Input Validation vulnerability whereby an attacker with admin access can trigger a BSOD with a parallel thread changing the memory’s access right under the control of the user-mode application. This is due to verification only being performed at the beginning of the routine allowing the userspace to change page permissions half way through the routine. A valid workaround is a rule to detect unauthorized loading of winpmem outside incident response operations. -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 16, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Velocidex WinPmem versions below 4.1 suffer from an Improper Input Validation vulnerability whereby an attacker can directly communicate with the driver by accessing the \"\\\\.\\pmem\" device. From that point, it is possible to communicate with the driver via regular device operations, starting with a system of IOCTLs. To send specific orders to the driver, one can use IRP_MJ_DEVICE_CONTROL control code. This issue is remediated in version 4.1. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-20 Added Reference https://github.com/Velocidex/WinPmem/releases/tag/v4.1.dev1