CVE-2024-38256
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.72%
Last modified
CVE-2024-38256 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Metrics
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 21h1 | < 10.0.19044.4894 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19041.4894 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.4894 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| 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 | — |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38256Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-38256?
Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38256?
CVE-2024-38256 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38256?
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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