CVE-2024-20659: Windows Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2024
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Updated

Windows Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
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 11=24H2
10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5011
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3260
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4317
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 Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1189
10.0.25398.1189
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5011
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6414
10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2762
10.0.20348.2762
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4317
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6414
10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2762
10.0.20348.2762
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.6414

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.2033Patch KB5044284
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.5011Patch KB5044273
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.4317Patch KB5044285
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.3260Patch KB5044280
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1189Patch KB5044288
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.4317Patch KB5044285
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.5011Patch KB5044273
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2762Patch KB5044281
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.6414Patch KB5044277

Event History

Oct 8, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
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.

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