CVE-2024-38179

Name: CVE-2024-38179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-08T18:15:07.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38179 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Azure Stack Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Azure Stack Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Stack Hci	All versions

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38179Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38179?

Azure Stack Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-38179?

CVE-2024-38179 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38179?

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-2024-38179?

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Source: NVD / NIST