CVE-2024-38161: Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Aug 13, 2024
·Updated
Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
25 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6054
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.4651
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4651
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.3079
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.3880
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.3880
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.1457
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6054
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=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
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·05:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38161?
CVE-2024-38161 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-38161?
To address CVE-2024-38161, apply the latest security updates as recommended by Microsoft.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-38161?
CVE-2024-38161 affects Windows 10 version 1809, Windows 10 version 21H2, Windows 10 version 22H2, Windows 11 versions 21H2, 22H2, and 23H2, as well as Windows Server 2019.
4
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-38161?
Exploiting CVE-2024-38161 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38161?
Currently, the best defense against CVE-2024-38161 is to install the patches provided by Microsoft rather than relying on a workaround.