CVE-2024-38144: Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Aug 13, 2024
·Updated
Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver Elevation of Privilege 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
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38144?
CVE-2024-38144 has a severity rating of important, indicating a potential risk of elevation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-38144?
To fix CVE-2024-38144, download and install the appropriate security updates from Microsoft related to the specific affected versions of Windows.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-38144?
CVE-2024-38144 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.
4
Can CVE-2024-38144 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-38144 does not require remote exploitation, but it allows an attacker to elevate privileges on a compromised system.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-38144?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-38144 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions, leading to a full system compromise.