CVE-2024-38014: Microsoft Windows Installer Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
First published: Tue Sep 10 2024(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Installer contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.20766 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.20766 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.7336 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.7336 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.6293 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | <10.0.19044.4894 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | <10.0.19045.4894 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 | <10.0.22000.3197 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 | <10.0.22621.4169 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 23h2 | <10.0.22631.4169 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Home Edition | <10.0.26100.1742 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | <10.0.14393.7336 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | <10.0.17763.6293 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.20348.2700 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | <10.0.25398.1128 |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38014 (Advisory)
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38014;
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38014
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/12/worried_about_that_microsoft_installer/
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/43
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38014?
CVE-2024-38014 has a high severity rating as it can allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38014?
To fix CVE-2024-38014, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2024-38014?
CVE-2024-38014 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2008 and later.
Can CVE-2024-38014 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-38014 can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38014 if I cannot update immediately?
While no formal workarounds are recommended, limiting access to the affected systems may reduce exposure to CVE-2024-38014.
- agent/type
- agent/weakness
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/author
- exploited/true
- collector/msrc
- source/Microsoft
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/remedy
- collector/cisa-known-exploited
- source/CISA
- agent/description
- collector/the-register
- source/The Register
- alias/CVE-2024-38014
- agent/title
- collector/msrc-cve
- agent/severity
- agent/event
- agent/references
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/trending
- agent/source
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- collector/nvd-cve
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows 10
- version/microsoft windows 10/1809
- canonical/microsoft windows
- canonical/microsoft windows server 2008 r2
- canonical/microsoft windows 11
- version/microsoft windows 11/23h2
- version/microsoft windows 11/22h2
- version/microsoft windows 10/21h2
- canonical/microsoft windows server 2019
- version/microsoft windows 10/1607
- canonical/microsoft windows server 2012 r2
- canonical/microsoft windows server 2016
- version/microsoft windows 10/22h2
- version/microsoft windows 11/21h2
- canonical/microsoft windows server 2022
- version/microsoft windows 11/24h2
- canonical/microsoft windows server 2012 x64
- canonical/microsoft windows server 2022 23h2
- canonical/microsoft windows server 2008 itanium
- canonical/microsoft windows 10 1507
- canonical/microsoft windows 10 version 1607 x86
- canonical/microsoft windows 10 1809
- canonical/microsoft windows 10 21h2
- canonical/microsoft windows 10 22h2
- canonical/microsoft windows 11 21h2
- canonical/microsoft windows 11 22h2
- canonical/microsoft windows 11 23h2
- canonical/microsoft windows 11 home edition
- version/microsoft windows server 2008 itanium/sp2
- version/microsoft windows server 2008 itanium/r2
- version/microsoft windows server 2012 x64/r2