CVE-2024-38256: Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2024
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Updated

Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Affected Software

43 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20766
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20766
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<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 Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
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 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25073
6.2.9200.25073
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7336
10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22175
6.3.9600.22175
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.27320
6.1.7601.27320
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 2008<6.0.6003.22870
6.0.6003.22870
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 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 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4894
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20766
10.0.10240.20766
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20766
10.0.10240.20766
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4894
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4894
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4894
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4894
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6293
10.0.17763.6293
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4894
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.6293
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
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 10.0.14393.7336Patch KB5043051
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22175Patch KB5043138
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.27320Patch KB5043092
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22870Patch KB5043087
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.4894Patch KB5043064
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20766Patch KB5043083
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.4894Patch KB5043064
  9. 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-2024-38256?

CVE-2024-38256 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38256?

To fix CVE-2024-38256, apply the specified security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-38256?

CVE-2024-38256 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server including 22H2, 21H2, 2019, and 2016.

4

Can CVE-2024-38256 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-38256 can potentially be exploited remotely depending on the configuration and exposure of the system.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2024-38256?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-38256, and it is recommended to apply updates promptly.

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