CVE-2024-38059
published 2024-07-09CVE-2024-38059: Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
3.77%
88.5th percentile
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected
21 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.4651 | 10.0.19044.4651 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.4651 | 10.0.19045.4651 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.22000.3079 | 10.0.22000.3079 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.3880 | 10.0.22621.3880 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.3880 | 10.0.22631.3880 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.3880 | 10.0.22631.3880 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.2582 | 10.0.20348.2582 |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_21h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_21h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_22h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_22h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_23h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_23h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2022 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2022_23h2_edition | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvelistv57.8HIGH
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
cvelistv5·2024-07-09·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2024-38059 [HIGH] CWE-416 Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2024-07-09·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2024-38059 [HIGH] CWE-416 Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
FAQ: What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
Windows Win32K - ICOMP: Windows Win32K - ICOMP
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Elevation of Privilege
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation More Likely
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5040437
Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5040437
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5040431
Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5040431
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Searc
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No public exploits indexed.
Trendmicro
The July 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-07-09
The July 2024 Security Update Review
## The July 2024 Security Update Review
Get the July 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs 2024/07/09 Read time: ( words)
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We’re just past the halfway point of 2024, and as expected, Microsoft and Adobe have released their regularly scheduled updates. Take a break from your regular activities and join us as we review the details of their latest security alerts. If you’d rather watch the full video recap covering the entire release, you can check it out here:
Adobe Patches for July 2024
For July, Adobe released three patches addressing seven CVEs in Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, and Adobe Bridge. The patch for InDesign is the largest, fixing four Critical-rated CVEs. All four could lead to arbitrary code execution. The fix for Premiere Pro fixes a single CVE
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Microsoft’s July 2024 Patch Tuesday Addresses 138 CVEs (CVE-2024-38080, CVE-2024-38112)
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[HIGH] Microsoft’s July 2024 Patch Tuesday Addresses 138 CVEs (CVE-2024-38080, CVE-2024-38112)
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Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2024-07-09
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, July 2024 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2024
Adobe Patches for July 2024
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
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July’s Patch Tuesday brings a midsummer wave of updates, addressing critical vulnerabilities and enhancing security across the Microsoft ecosystem. Let’s discover the highlights from Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates for July 2024.
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July
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The July 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-07-09
The July 2024 Security Update Review
# The July 2024 Security Update Review
Get the July 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs
2024/07/09
Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
We’re just past the halfway point of 2024, and as expected, Microsoft and Adobe have released their regularly scheduled updates. Take a break from your regular activities and join us as we review the details of their latest security alerts. If you’d rather watch the full video recap covering the entire release, you can check it out here:
Adobe Patches for July 2024
For July, Adobe released three patches addressing seven CVEs in Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, and Adobe Bridge. The patch for InDesign is the largest, fixing four Critical-rated CVEs. All four could lead to arbitrary code execution. The fix for Premiere Pro fixes a single CVE
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe July 2024 Security Patches Explained | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2024-07-09
Microsoft and Adobe July 2024 Security Patches Explained | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for July 2024
- Adobe Patches for July 2024
- Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in July Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
- EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Compliance (PC)
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
July’s Patch Tuesday brings a midsummer wave of updates, addressing critical vulnerabilities and enhancing security across the Microsoft ecosystem. Let’s discover the highlights from Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates for July 2024.
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