CVE-2024-38160 Windows Network Virtualization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems via a memory corruption 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-2024-38160?
CVE-2024-38160 is a critical memory corruption 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-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38160?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38160?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38160 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-38160 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-38160 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-356h-6p87-pgw2.