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CVE-2024-38131

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 remote code execution

8.8 HIGHEPSS 1.32%
  1. Published13 Aug 2024

Description

Clipboard Virtual Channel Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Microsoft Remote Desktop Client< 1.2.5560.0
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 2008r2
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 Remote Desktop Client≥ 1.2.5560.0
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

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38131 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38131 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.32%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38131?

CVE-2024-38131 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38131?

Affected products include Microsoft Remote Desktop Client, Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, and 11 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38131?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Remote Desktop Client 1.2.5560.0, Microsoft Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20751, Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.7259 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.