CVE-2024-38159

Name: CVE-2024-38159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-13T18:15:22.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 2.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38159 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Network Virtualization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Network Virtualization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.17%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.7259
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.7259

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38159Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38159?

Windows Network Virtualization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-38159?

CVE-2024-38159 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38159?

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-2024-38159?

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Source: NVD / NIST