CVE-2024-30013 is a vulnerability identified in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, specifically within the Windows MultiPoint Services component. The flaw is a double free vulnerability (CWE-415), where the system erroneously frees the same memory location twice, leading to memory corruption. This memory corruption can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring any privileges or authentication, but it does require user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or link. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with an attack vector of network and low attack complexity. The vulnerability was reserved in March 2024 and published in July 2024, with no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication. Windows MultiPoint Services is a feature that allows multiple users to share one computer simultaneously, often used in educational or enterprise environments. The absence of an official patch link suggests that remediation may still be pending or in progress, emphasizing the need for interim mitigations. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain full control over affected systems, potentially leading to data breaches, system disruption, or lateral movement within networks.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2024-30013 can be severe. Organizations using Windows 10 Version 1809 with MultiPoint Services enabled—common in educational institutions, call centers, and some enterprise environments—face risks of remote code execution leading to full system compromise. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of critical services, and potential spread of malware or ransomware. Given the vulnerability's remote exploitability and high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability, attackers could leverage this flaw to infiltrate networks, exfiltrate data, or disrupt operations. The requirement for user interaction somewhat limits automated mass exploitation but does not eliminate targeted attacks. The lack of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the high severity score indicates that exploitation could have widespread consequences if weaponized. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, education, and government are particularly at risk due to the sensitive nature of their data and reliance on Windows 10 systems.

1. Immediately identify and inventory all systems running Windows 10 Version 1809 with MultiPoint Services enabled. 2. Disable Windows MultiPoint Services on systems where it is not essential to reduce the attack surface. 3. Implement strict user interaction controls, including disabling macros, restricting opening of unsolicited attachments, and enhancing email filtering to prevent delivery of malicious payloads. 4. Monitor for unusual memory corruption or process crashes that could indicate attempted exploitation. 5. Apply any official patches or security updates from Microsoft as soon as they become available; monitor Microsoft security advisories closely. 6. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting exploitation attempts related to memory corruption vulnerabilities. 7. Conduct user awareness training to reduce risky behaviors that could trigger the vulnerability. 8. Segment networks to limit lateral movement if a system is compromised. 9. Maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to mitigate potential damage from exploitation. 10. Consider upgrading affected systems to a more recent, supported Windows version where this vulnerability is not present.