CVE-2024-38144

Name: CVE-2024-38144
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-13T18:15:18.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 31.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38144 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 31.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

31.19%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10 1507	< 10.0.10240.20751	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.7259	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.6189	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.4780	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.4780	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 21h2	< 10.0.22000.3147	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.4037	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.4037	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.1457	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	< 6.2.9200.25031	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.7259	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.6189	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.2655	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1085	—

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38144Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38144?

Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-38144?

CVE-2024-38144 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 31.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38144?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-38144?

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Source: NVD / NIST