CVE-2024-38106: Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Aug 13 2024(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to win a race condition.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.20751 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.7259 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.6189 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | <10.0.19044.4780 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | <10.0.19045.4780 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 | <10.0.22000.3147 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 | <10.0.22621.4037 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 23h2 | <10.0.22631.4037 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Home Edition | <10.0.26100.1457 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | <10.0.14393.7259 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | <10.0.17763.6189 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.20348.2655 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | <10.0.25398.1085 |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Reference Links
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38106 (Advisory)
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/14/august_patch_tuesday/
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/14/august_patch_tuesday_ipv6/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-exploit-chrome-zero-day-to-deploy-rootkit/
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38106;
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38106
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38106?
CVE-2024-38106 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38106?
To fix CVE-2024-38106, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-38106?
CVE-2024-38106 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-38106 enable?
CVE-2024-38106 allows local attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges through privilege escalation.
Are there any specific updates related to CVE-2024-38106?
Yes, updates such as KB5041580, KB5041782, and others address the vulnerability for different Windows versions.
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