CVE-2024-38014
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 6.26%
Last modified
CVE-2024-38014 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 6.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.20766 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.7336 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.6293 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.4894 | — |
| 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 | < 10.0.22631.4169 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.1742 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| 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 | — |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38014Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/43Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-38014US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-38014?
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38014?
CVE-2024-38014 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38014?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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