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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-38134
CVE-2024-38134:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2024-38134 is identified as a Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This security flaw was discovered and reported to Microsoft Corporation, with the initial record creation date being June 11, 2024 (CVE Details).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The weakness has been classified as CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The affected systems include various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. Specific versions requiring updates include Windows 10 versions 1507 through 22H2, Windows 11 versions 21H2 through 24H2, and Windows Server versions from 2008 to 2022 (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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