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CVE-2024-38252: Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Sep 10 2024(Updated: )

Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86<10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86<10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6293
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19044.4894
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19041.4894
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4894
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4894
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.3197
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4169
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22621.4169
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4169
Microsoft Windows 11 Home Edition<10.0.26100.1742
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-38252?

    CVE-2024-38252 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-38252?

    To fix CVE-2024-38252, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-38252?

    CVE-2024-38252 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38252?

    CVE-2024-38252 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38252?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-38252; applying the security update is the recommended action.

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