CVE-2024-38074: Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 9, 2024
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Updated

Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=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 23h2<10.0.25398.1009
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Patch availablePatch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Patch availablePatch available

Remediation

Patch Available

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38074

Event History

Jul 9, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Jul 10, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:59 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:02 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38074?

CVE-2024-38074 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38074?

To fix CVE-2024-38074, apply the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows Server version.

3

Which versions of Windows Server are affected by CVE-2024-38074?

CVE-2024-38074 affects multiple versions of Windows Server, including 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2022 23H2 Edition.

4

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2024-38074?

Exploiting CVE-2024-38074 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system, leading to full system compromise.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38074 if I cannot apply the patch immediately?

No official workaround is provided for CVE-2024-38074; applying the patch is the recommended immediate mitigation.

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