CVE-2024-38199
published 2024-08-13CVE-2024-38199: Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP262critical9.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
2.23%
80.8th percentile
Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
49 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.20751 | 10.0.10240.20751 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.7259 | 10.0.14393.7259 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.6189 | 10.0.17763.6189 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.4780 | 10.0.19044.4780 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.4780 | 10.0.19045.4780 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20751 | 10.0.10240.20751 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7259 | 10.0.14393.7259 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.6189 | 10.0.17763.6189 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.4780 | 10.0.19044.4780 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.4780 | 10.0.19045.4780 |
| microsoft | windows_11_21h2 | < 10.0.22000.3147 | 10.0.22000.3147 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.4037 | 10.0.22621.4037 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.4037 | 10.0.22631.4037 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.1457 | 10.0.26100.1457 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.22000.3147 | 10.0.22000.3147 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.4037 | 10.0.22621.4037 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.4037 | 10.0.22631.4037 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.4037 | 10.0.22631.4037 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_24h2 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.1457 | 10.0.26100.1457 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_r2_service_pack_1 | >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.27277 | 6.1.7601.27277 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_service_pack_2 | >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.22825 | 6.0.6003.22825 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | < 6.2.9200.25031 | 6.2.9200.25031 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.25031 | 6.2.9200.25031 |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →Attack vector: unauthenticated attacker sends a specially crafted print task to a shared vulnerable Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) service across a network — monitor for anomalous inbound LPD traffic (TCP port 515) from untrusted/external sources ↗
- →Detect presence/enablement of the Line Printer Daemon (LPD) service on Windows hosts — its presence is non-default and represents unnecessary attack surface; alert on service start or installation ↗
- ·LPD service is not installed or enabled by default on Windows; exploitation requires the service to be explicitly installed and running ↗
- ·LPD has been deprecated since Windows Server 2012; its presence in modern environments is a significant configuration risk ↗
- ·Vulnerability is publicly disclosed but not yet exploited in the wild at time of advisory publication ↗
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.19.8CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc9.8CRITICAL
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GHSA
GHSA-m3fj-x3xw-vjr6: Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2024-08-13
CVE-2024-38199 [CRITICAL] CWE-416 GHSA-m3fj-x3xw-vjr6: Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft
Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2024-08-13·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2024-38199 [CRITICAL] CWE-416 Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
FAQ: How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An unauthenticated attacker could send a specially crafted print task to a shared vulnerable Windows Line Printer Daemon (LPD) service across a network. Successful exploitation could result in remote code execution on the server.
FAQ: Windows 11, version 24H2 is not generally available yet. Why are there updates for this version of Windows listed in the Security Updates table?
The new Copilot+ devices that are now publicly available come with Windows 11, version 24H2 installed. Customers with these devices need to know about any vulnerabilities that affect their machine and to install the updates if they are not receiving automatic updates. Note that the ge
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
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[MEDIUM] Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, August 2024 Security Update Review
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Microsoft & Adobe August 2024 Patch Tuesday Updates | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2024-08-13·CVSS 6.7
[MEDIUM] Microsoft & Adobe August 2024 Patch Tuesday Updates | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2024
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- Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in August Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in August Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Vulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- Rapid Response with Patch Management (PM)
- EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Compliance (PC)
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday updates are out, and they address a range of vulnerabilities across multiple products. Let’s dive into the key updates and their implications.
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blogs_bleepingcomputer·2024-08-13·CVSS 7.5
[HIGH] Microsoft August 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 9 zero-days, 6 exploited
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# The August 2024 Security Update Review
Get the August 2024 security update and review.
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2024/08/13
Read time: ( words)
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