CVE-2024-20659: Windows Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published Oct 8, 2024
·Updated
Windows Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Affected Software
26 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5011
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5011
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.3260
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4317
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4317
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2762
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1189
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Event History
Oct 8, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity
News Published
via The Register·11:30 PM
News Published
via The Register·11:33 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20659?
CVE-2024-20659 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20659?
To fix CVE-2024-20659, users should apply the available patches from Microsoft for their affected versions.
3
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-20659?
CVE-2024-20659 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, as well as Windows Server 2019 and 2022.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-20659?
If exploited, CVE-2024-20659 could allow attackers to bypass security features, potentially leading to unauthorized access or malicious actions.
5
When was CVE-2024-20659 disclosed?
CVE-2024-20659 was disclosed in October 2024 during Microsoft's Patch Tuesday.