Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-38077

CVE-2024-38077:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38077) was disclosed on July 9, 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows Server, including Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, and no required privileges or user interaction. Microsoft has classified this as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) (NVD).

Impact

This vulnerability allows for remote code execution, potentially enabling attackers to gain complete control over affected systems with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted systems (Microsoft).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Affected users should apply the appropriate patches including KB5040485 for Windows Server 2012, KB5040456 for Server 2012 R2, KB5040434 for Server 2016, KB5040430 for Server 2019, and KB5040437/KB5040438 for Server 2022 (Rapid7).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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