CVE-2024-38044

HIGH

Published Jul 9, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-197 CWE-681

Description

DHCP Server Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-197 CWE-197

CWE-681 CWE-681

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
microsoft	windows_server_2012	All
microsoft	windows_server_2012	All
microsoft	windows_server_2016	< 10.0.14393.7159
microsoft	windows_server_2019	< 10.0.17763.6054
microsoft	windows_server_2022	< 10.0.20348.2582
microsoft	windows_server_2022_23h2	< 10.0.25398.1009

References

Advisories & Patches

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38044 https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38044

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38044? +

DHCP Server Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-38044? +

CVE-2024-38044 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38044? +

CVE-2024-38044 affects products from microsoft, specifically: windows_server_2012, windows_server_2016, windows_server_2019, windows_server_2022, windows_server_2022_23h2. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38044? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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