CVE-2024-38149: BranchCache Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2024
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Updated

BranchCache Denial of Service Vulnerability

Affected Software

52 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20796
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20796
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7428
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7428
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5011
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5011
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.3260
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4317
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4317
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7428
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2762
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1189
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22221
6.3.9600.22221
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22221
6.3.9600.22221
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25118
6.2.9200.25118
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.27366
6.1.7601.27366
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25118
6.2.9200.25118
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7428
10.0.14393.7428
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7428
10.0.14393.7428
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.27366
6.1.7601.27366
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7428
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5011
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20796
10.0.10240.20796
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5011
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4317
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4317
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7428
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4317
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1189
10.0.25398.1189
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20796
10.0.10240.20796
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4317
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5011
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5011
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5011
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3260
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5011
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3260
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6414
10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2762
10.0.20348.2762
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2762
10.0.20348.2762
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6414
10.0.17763.6414

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 10.0.26100.2033Patch KB5044284
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22221Patch KB5044343
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.25118Patch KB5044342
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.27366Patch KB5044321
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.7428Patch KB5044293
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.5011Patch KB5044273
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20796Patch KB5044286
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.4317Patch KB5044285
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.4317Patch KB5044285
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1189Patch KB5044288
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.5011Patch KB5044273
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.3260Patch KB5044280
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.6414Patch KB5044277
  14. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2762Patch KB5044281

Event History

Oct 8, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38149?

CVE-2024-38149 is rated as a denial of service vulnerability that can impact system availability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38149?

To fix CVE-2024-38149, apply the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected product.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2024-38149?

CVE-2024-38149 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions.

4

Can CVE-2024-38149 cause data loss?

While CVE-2024-38149 primarily poses a denial of service risk, any downtime could potentially lead to data accessibility issues.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-38149?

Yes, patches for CVE-2024-38149 are available through Microsoft Update for the affected systems.

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