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CVE-2024-38178

Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption

7.5 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 41.4%
  1. Published13 Aug 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV13 Aug 2024
  3. Remediation due3 Sept 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attacker to initiate remote code execution via a specially crafted URL.

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

Description

Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/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 2012r2
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 2016≥ 10.0.14393.7259

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38178 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-38178 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 13 Aug 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-38178?

CVE-2024-38178 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 41.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38178?

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-2024-38178?

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.