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CVE-2024-38146:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Layer-2 Bridge Network Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38146) was discovered and disclosed in August 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The weakness has been classified as CWE-476 (NULL Pointer Dereference) by Microsoft Corporation (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform a denial of service attack against the Windows Layer-2 Bridge Network Driver, potentially affecting system availability (Microsoft Security).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across affected Windows versions including Windows 10 (multiple versions), Windows 11, and various Windows Server releases. Users are advised to apply the latest security updates (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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