CVE-2024-38177
published 2024-08-13CVE-2024-38177: Windows App Installer Spoofing Vulnerability Windows App Installer Spoofing Vulnerability
high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.86%
53.8th percentile
Windows App Installer Spoofing Vulnerability
Windows App Installer Spoofing Vulnerability
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 5.4.0-219.239 | 5.4.0-219.239 |
| microsoft | app_installer | >= 1.0.0.0 < 1.22.11261.0 | 1.22.11261.0 |
| msrc | app_installer | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvelistv57.8HIGH
osv4.7MEDIUM
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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OSV
linux-iot vulnerabilities
osv·2025-08-04·CVSS 4.7
CVE-2024-53051 linux-iot vulnerabilities
linux-iot vulnerabilities
Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel.
An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
- ACPI drivers;
- GPU drivers;
- SMB network file system;
- Memory management;
- Netfilter;
- Network traffic control;
(CVE-2024-53051, CVE-2024-46787, CVE-2024-50047, CVE-2024-56662,
CVE-2025-37890, CVE-2025-38001, CVE-2025-37997, CVE-2025-37932,
CVE-2025-37798, CVE-2025-38177, CVE-2025-38000)
OSV
linux-azure, linux-azure-5.4, linux-azure-fips, linux-raspi, linux-raspi-5.4 vulnerabilities
osv·2025-07-29·CVSS 4.7
CVE-2024-53051 linux-azure, linux-azure-5.4, linux-azure-fips, linux-raspi, linux-raspi-5.4 vulnerabilities
linux-azure, linux-azure-5.4, linux-azure-fips, linux-raspi, linux-raspi-5.4 vulnerabilities
Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel.
An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
- ACPI drivers;
- GPU drivers;
- SMB network file system;
- Memory management;
- Netfilter;
- Network traffic control;
(CVE-2024-53051, CVE-2024-46787, CVE-2024-50047, CVE-2024-56662,
CVE-2025-37890, CVE-2025-38001, CVE-2025-37997, CVE-2025-37932,
CVE-2025-37798, CVE-2025-38177, CVE-2025-38000)
OSV
linux, linux-aws, linux-aws-5.4, linux-aws-fips, linux-bluefield, linux-fips, linux-gcp, linux-gcp-5.4, linux-gcp-fips, linux-hwe-5.4, linux-ibm, linux-ibm-5.4, linux-kvm, linux-oracle, linux-oracle-5
osv·2025-07-25·CVSS 4.7
linux, linux-aws, linux-aws-5.4, linux-aws-fips, linux-bluefield, linux-fips, linux-gcp, linux-gcp-5.4, linux-gcp-fips, linux-hwe-5.4, linux-ibm, linux-ibm-5.4, linux-kvm, linux-oracle, linux-oracle-5
linux, linux-aws, linux-aws-5.4, linux-aws-fips, linux-bluefield, linux-fips, linux-gcp, linux-gcp-5.4, linux-gcp-fips, linux-hwe-5.4, linux-ibm, linux-ibm-5.4, linux-kvm, linux-oracle, linux-oracle-5.4, linux-xilinx-zynqmp vulnerabilities
Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel.
An attacker could possibly use these to compromise the system.
This update corrects flaws in the following subsystems:
- ACPI drivers;
- GPU drivers;
- SMB network file system;
- Memory management;
- Netfilter;
- Network traffic control;
(CVE-2024-53051, CVE-2024-46787, CVE-2024-50047, CVE-2024-56662,
CVE-2025-37890, CVE-2025-38001, CVE-2025-37997, CVE-2025-37932,
CVE-2025-37798, CVE-2025-38177, CVE-2025-38000)
CVEList
Windows App Installer Spoofing Vulnerability
cvelistv5·2024-08-13·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2024-38177 [HIGH] CWE-116 Windows App Installer Spoofing Vulnerability
Windows App Installer Spoofing Vulnerability
Windows App Installer Spoofing Vulnerability
Microsoft
Windows App Installer Spoofing Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2024-08-13·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2024-38177 [HIGH] CWE-116 Windows App Installer Spoofing Vulnerability
Windows App Installer Spoofing Vulnerability
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, user interaction is required (UI:R). What interaction would the user have to do?
The attacker must convince a user to call Windows App Installer with a specially crafted malicious winget file.
FAQ: How can I find more information regarding Windows App Installer and Winget?
Please read this page to understand more about App Installer: Installing the App Installer.
Windows App Installer: Windows App Installer
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Spoofing
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely
Remediation: Release Notes
Reference: https://aka.ms/getwinget
Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/app-instal
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Trendmicro
The August 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-08-13·CVSS 6.7
[MEDIUM] The August 2024 Security Update Review
## The August 2024 Security Update Review
Get the August 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs 2024/08/13 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
I have successfully survived Summer Hacker Camp, and I hope you have too. And we return just in time for Patch Tuesday and a new crop of 0-days as 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:
CVE
Title
Severity
CVSS
Public
Exploited
Type
CVE-2024-38189
Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Important
8.8
No
Yes
RCE
CVE-2024-38178
Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerabil
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft August 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 9 zero-days, 6 exploited
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2024-08-13·CVSS 7.5
[HIGH] Microsoft August 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 9 zero-days, 6 exploited
## Microsoft August 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 9 zero-days, 6 exploited
## Lawrence Abrams
36 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
4 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
28 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
8 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
6 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
7 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
The number of bugs listed above do not include Microsoft Edge flaws that were disclosed earlier this month.
To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the new Windows 11 KB5041585 update and Windows 10 KB5041580 update .
## Ten zero-days disclosed
This month's Patch Tuesday fixes six actively exploited and three other publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. Another publicly disclosed zero-day remains unf
Trendmicro
The August 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-08-13
The August 2024 Security Update Review
# The August 2024 Security Update Review
Get the August 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs
2024/08/13
Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
I have successfully survived Summer Hacker Camp, and I hope you have too. And we return just in time for Patch Tuesday and a new crop of 0-days as 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 August 2024
For August, Adobe released 11 security bulletins addressing 71 CVEs in Adobe Illustrator. Dimension, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat and Reader, Bridge, Substance 3D Stager, Commerce, InC
2024-08-13
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