CVE-2024-38159 Windows Network Virtualization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems via a use-after-free flaw in Network Virtualization.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-38159?
CVE-2024-38159 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, published on 13 Aug 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Windows Network Virtualization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38159?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38159?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2024-38159 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-38159 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-6jh6-jwrq-3f9r.