CVE-2024-38165

Name: CVE-2024-38165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-13T18:15:23.913+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38165 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Compressed Folder Tampering Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Compressed Folder Tampering Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-73

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.3880
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.3880

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38165Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38165?

Windows Compressed Folder Tampering Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-38165?

CVE-2024-38165 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38165?

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-2024-38165?

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Source: NVD / NIST