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CVE-2024-38066: Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jul 09 2024(Updated: )

Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
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=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
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 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-2024-38066?

    CVE-2024-38066 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability with a critical severity level.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-38066?

    To fix CVE-2024-38066, apply the relevant security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-38066?

    CVE-2024-38066 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and others.

  • Can CVE-2024-38066 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2024-38066 requires local access to exploit and does not present a direct risk of remote exploitation.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-38066?

    CVE-2024-38066 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows attackers to gain higher privileges in the Windows operating system.

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