CVE-2024-38140: Windows Reliable Multicast Transport Driver (RMCAST) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Aug 13, 2024
·Updated
Windows Reliable Multicast Transport Driver (RMCAST) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
55 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
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 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
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 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
Event History
Aug 13, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Aug 14, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:45 AM
News Published
via The Register·07:22 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38140?
CVE-2024-38140 has been classified with a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-38140?
To fix CVE-2024-38140, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2024-38140?
CVE-2024-38140 affects several versions of Windows, including Windows 10 and Windows 11 across multiple builds.
4
Can CVE-2024-38140 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-38140 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute code on vulnerable systems.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2024-38140 on user systems?
The impact of CVE-2024-38140 may include unauthorized access, data theft, or control over affected systems.