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CVE-2024-38231: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service Denial of Service vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-38231, was discovered and disclosed on September 10, 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows Server, including Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) by NIST with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, while Microsoft assessed it with a score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability specifically affects the availability of the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service, potentially leading to denial of service conditions. The impact is primarily focused on service availability, with no direct effect on confidentiality or integrity (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Patches are available for affected versions through various KB articles including KB5042881, KB5043050, KB5043051, KB5043055, KB5043125, and KB5043138 (Rapid7).

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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