CVE-2024-38231: Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2024
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Updated

Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service Denial of Service Vulnerability

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6293
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2700
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1128
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25073
6.2.9200.25073
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22870
6.0.6003.22870
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25073
6.2.9200.25073
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.27320
6.1.7601.27320
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22175
6.3.9600.22175
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22870
6.0.6003.22870
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7336
10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22870
6.0.6003.22870
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.27320
6.1.7601.27320
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22175
6.3.9600.22175
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22870
6.0.6003.22870
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2700, <10.0.20348.2695
10.0.20348.270010.0.20348.2695
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1128
10.0.25398.1128
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2700, <10.0.20348.2695
10.0.20348.270010.0.20348.2695
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7336
10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6293
10.0.17763.6293
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6293
10.0.17763.6293

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 6.2.9200.25073Patch KB5043125
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.27320Patch KB5043092
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22870Patch KB5043087
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22175Patch KB5043138
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.7336Patch KB5043051
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2700Fixed in 10.0.20348.2695Patch KB5042880
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1128Patch KB5043055
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.6293Patch KB5043050

Event History

Sep 10, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38231?

CVE-2024-38231 is categorized as a Denial of Service vulnerability affecting the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38231?

To fix CVE-2024-38231, apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows Server.

3

Which versions of Windows Server are affected by CVE-2024-38231?

CVE-2024-38231 affects multiple versions including Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022.

4

Does CVE-2024-38231 have a known exploit?

As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2024-38231.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-38231?

The potential impact of CVE-2024-38231 is a denial of service, which could disrupt the availability of the affected Windows Remote Desktop services.

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