CVE-2024-21320: Windows Themes Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2024
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Updated

Windows Themes Spoofing Vulnerability

Affected Software

71 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20402
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6614
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5329
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.3930
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3930
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2713
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.3007
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.3007
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6614
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5329
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2227
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21765
6.3.9600.21765
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6614
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21765
6.3.9600.21765
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20402
10.0.10240.20402
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6614
10.0.14393.6614
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6614
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24664
6.2.9200.24664
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20402
10.0.10240.20402
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24664
6.2.9200.24664
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6614
10.0.14393.6614
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3007
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3007
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3930
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3930
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3007
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3930
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3007
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3930
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2713
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3930
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3930
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2227
10.0.20348.2227
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2713
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5329
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5329
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2227
10.0.20348.2227
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5329
10.0.17763.5329
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5329
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5329
10.0.17763.5329

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 6.3.9600.21765Patch KB5034171
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.6614Patch KB5034119
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20402Patch KB5034134
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.24664Patch KB5034184
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.3007Patch KB5034123
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.3930Patch KB5034122
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.3007Patch KB5034123
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.3930Patch KB5034122
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2713Patch KB5034121
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2227Patch KB5034129
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5329Patch KB5034127

Event History

Jan 9, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 29, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:21 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:23 PM
Oct 30, 2024
News Published
via The Register·09:30 PM
News Published
via The Register·09:32 PM
Mar 22, 2025
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
05:37 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21320?

CVE-2024-21320 is classified as a spoofing vulnerability which could allow unauthorized actions or impersonation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21320?

To fix CVE-2024-21320, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-21320?

CVE-2024-21320 affects multiple versions including Windows 10 1809, Windows Server 2019, and Windows 11 21H2, among others.

4

Can CVE-2024-21320 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-21320 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized actions on affected machines.

5

What mitigation strategies exist for CVE-2024-21320?

Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-21320 include applying Microsoft patches, disabling unused themes, and educating users about security practices.

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