CVE-2024-38107: Microsoft Windows Power Dependency Coordinator Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Aug 13, 2024
·
Updated

Microsoft Windows Power Dependency Coordinator contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to obtain SYSTEM privileges.

Other sources

Windows Power Dependency Coordinator Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20751
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<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 24h2<10.0.26100.1457
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25031
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
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
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25031
6.2.9200.25031
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22134
6.3.9600.22134
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.1457
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22134
6.3.9600.22134
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7259
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7259
10.0.14393.7259
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.1457
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7259
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25031
6.2.9200.25031
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20751
10.0.10240.20751
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20751
10.0.10240.20751
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4037
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4037
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4037
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4780
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4780
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1085
10.0.25398.1085
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4780
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4780
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7259
10.0.14393.7259
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4037
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4780
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3147
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3147
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2655
10.0.20348.2655
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4780
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.6189
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2655
10.0.20348.2655
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6189
10.0.17763.6189
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6189
10.0.17763.6189
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.6189

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.25031Patch KB5041851
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22134Patch KB5041828
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.1457Patch KB5041571
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.7259Patch KB5041773
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20751Patch KB5041782
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.4037Patch KB5041585
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1085Patch KB5041573
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.4780Patch KB5041580
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.4037Patch KB5041585
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.4780Patch KB5041580
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.3147Patch KB5041592
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2655Patch KB5041160
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.6189Patch KB5041578

Event History

Aug 13, 2024
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 14, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:45 AM
News Published
via The Register·07:22 PM
Aug 12, 2025
News Published
via The Register·11:34 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38107?

CVE-2024-38107 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow privilege escalation to SYSTEM level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38107?

To fix CVE-2024-38107, apply the appropriate security patch provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2024-38107?

CVE-2024-38107 affects several versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.

4

Can CVE-2024-38107 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-38107 requires local access to the system, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-38107?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-38107 could lead to unauthorized SYSTEM privileges, compromising sensitive data and system integrity.

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