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CVE Published
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CVE-2024-30040: Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for a security feature bypass.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20651
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86<10.0.14393.6981
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86<10.0.14393.6981
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5820
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5820
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5820
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.4412
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4412
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2960
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.3593
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.3593
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6981
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5820
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2458
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2<10.0.25398.887
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2
<10.0.10240.20651
<10.0.14393.6981
<10.0.14393.6981
<10.0.17763.5820
<10.0.17763.5820
<10.0.17763.5820
<10.0.19044.4412
<10.0.19045.4412
<10.0.22000.2960
<10.0.22621.3593
<10.0.22631.3593
<10.0.14393.6981
<10.0.17763.5820
<10.0.20348.2458
<10.0.25398.887

Remedy

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-30040?

    The severity of CVE-2024-30040 is currently unspecified, but it involves a security feature bypass in the Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-30040?

    To fix CVE-2024-30040, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-30040?

    CVE-2024-30040 affects various Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-30040?

    There is no public information indicating a known exploit specifically for CVE-2024-30040 at this time.

  • How can I check if CVE-2024-30040 affects my system?

    To check if CVE-2024-30040 affects your system, verify if you are running any of the affected Windows versions and ensure they are up to date with security patches.

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