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CVE-2024-38056: Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jul 09 2024(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=23H2
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20710
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.14393.7159
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.17763.6054
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19044.4651
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19045.4651
Windows 11<10.0.22000.3079
Windows 11<10.0.22621.3880
Windows 11<10.0.22631.3880
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7159
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6054
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2582
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.25398.1009
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10
Windows 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-38056?

    CVE-2024-38056 has a severity rating of critical, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.

  • What might be the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-38056?

    Exploiting CVE-2024-38056 could allow an attacker to access sensitive information on affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-38056?

    To fix CVE-2024-38056, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-38056?

    CVE-2024-38056 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012 R2.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38056 while waiting for a patch?

    Currently, the recommended action is to apply patches, and there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-38056.

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