CVE-2024-38264: Microsoft Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) Denial of Service Vulnerability
Published Nov 12, 2024
·Updated
Microsoft Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) Denial of Service Vulnerability
Affected Software
17 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2314
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2314
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1251
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.2314
Remediation
Event History
Nov 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38264?
CVE-2024-38264 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability, which can cause disruptions in service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-38264?
To fix CVE-2024-38264, you should apply the latest security patches released by Microsoft for affected Windows 11 and Windows Server versions.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-38264?
CVE-2024-38264 affects multiple versions of Windows 11 (22H2, 23H2, 24H2) and Windows Server 2022 and 2025.
4
What types of installations are specifically impacted by CVE-2024-38264?
CVE-2024-38264 impacts both standard and Server Core installations of Windows Server 2022 and 2025.
5
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2024-38264?
Currently, the recommended approach for CVE-2024-38264 is to install the provided security updates, as no specific workaround is documented.