CVE-2024-38112: Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jul 09 2024(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform contains a spoofing vulnerability that has a high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| 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 | <10.0.14393.7159 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.6054 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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-2024-38112 (Advisory)
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/10/july_2024_patch_tuesday/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-mshtml-zero-day-used-in-malware-attacks-for-over-a-year/
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/15/zdi_microsoft_vulnerability/
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38112;
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38112
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-vulnerability-abused-braille-spaces-in-zero-day-attacks/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-windows-flaw-used-in-infostealer-malware-attacks/
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/17/microsoft_zero_day_spoofing_flaw/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38112?
CVE-2024-38112 has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38112?
To fix CVE-2024-38112, install the patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-38112?
CVE-2024-38112 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38112?
CVE-2024-38112 is a spoofing vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform.
When was CVE-2024-38112 disclosed?
CVE-2024-38112 was disclosed during the July 2024 Patch Tuesday.
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