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CVE-2024-38074

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 2.19%
  1. Published9 Jul 2024

Description

Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.7159
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.6054
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.2582
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.1009

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows Server 2016≥ 10.0.14393.7159
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.6054
Microsoft Windows Server 2022≥ 10.0.20348.2582
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2≥ 10.0.25398.1009

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38074 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38074 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.19%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38074?

CVE-2024-38074 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.19% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38074?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38074?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.7159, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.6054, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.2582 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.