CVE-2024-38193: Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
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Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
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Remediation
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Fixed in 6.0.6003.22825Patch KB5041847 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.7259Patch KB5041773 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.22134Patch KB5041828 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.25031Patch KB5041851 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.1.7601.27277Patch KB5041823 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.10240.20751Patch KB5041782 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.4037Patch KB5041585 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.25398.1085Patch KB5041573 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.4780Patch KB5041580 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22621.4037Patch KB5041585 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.4780Patch KB5041580 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22000.3147Patch KB5041592 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.2655Patch KB5041160 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.6189Patch KB5041578 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.1457Patch KB5041571
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38193?
CVE-2024-38193 has a high severity rating as it permits privilege escalation, allowing local attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38193?
To fix CVE-2024-38193, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-38193?
CVE-2024-38193 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various editions of Windows Server.
Can CVE-2024-38193 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-38193 is a local vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-38193?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-38193 include unauthorized access to sensitive system resources and the ability to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.