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CVE-2024-38107

Microsoft Windows Power Dependency Coordinator Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 1.64%
  1. Published13 Aug 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV13 Aug 2024
  3. Remediation due3 Sept 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Windows Power Dependency Coordinator contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to obtain SYSTEM privileges.

Added to KEV: 13 Aug 2024Federal remediation due: 3 Sept 2024

Description

Windows Power Dependency Coordinator Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.20751
Microsoft Windows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.7259
Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.6189
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.4780
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.4780
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2< 10.0.22000.3147
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2< 10.0.22621.4037
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.4037
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.1457
Microsoft Windows Server 2012< 6.2.9200.25031 · r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.7259
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.6189
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.2655
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.1085

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1507≥ 10.0.10240.20751
Microsoft Windows 10 1607≥ 10.0.14393.7259
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.6189
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2≥ 10.0.19044.4780
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2≥ 10.0.19045.4780
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2≥ 10.0.22000.3147
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2≥ 10.0.22621.4037
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2≥ 10.0.22631.4037
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2≥ 10.0.26100.1457
Microsoft Windows Server 2012≥ 6.2.9200.25031

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38107 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-38107 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 13 Aug 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-38107?

CVE-2024-38107 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38107?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, and 9 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38107?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20751, Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.7259, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.6189 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.