CVE-2024-38253
published 2024-09-10CVE-2024-38253: Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
PriorityP341high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.60%
44.9th percentile
Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected
20 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_11_21h2 | < 10.0.22000.3197 | 10.0.22000.3197 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.4169 | 10.0.22621.4169 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22621.4169 | 10.0.22621.4169 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.4169 | 10.0.22631.4169 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.1742 | 10.0.26100.1742 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.22000.3197 | 10.0.22000.3197 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.4169 | 10.0.22621.4169 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.4169 | 10.0.22631.4169 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.4169 | 10.0.22631.4169 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_24h2 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.1742 | 10.0.26100.1742 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1128 | 10.0.25398.1128 |
| 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_11_version_24h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_24h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| 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
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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GHSA
GHSA-8mc9-3vv7-xwf3: Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2024-09-10
CVE-2024-38253 [HIGH] CWE-416 GHSA-8mc9-3vv7-xwf3: Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft
Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2024-09-10·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2024-38253 [HIGH] CWE-416 Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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 general availability date for Windows 11, version 24H2 is scheduled for later this year.
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 - ICO
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft September 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 4 zero-days, 79 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2024-09-10·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Microsoft September 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 4 zero-days, 79 flaws
## Microsoft September 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 4 zero-days, 79 flaws
## Lawrence Abrams
30 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
4 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
23 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
11 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
8 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
3 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the new Windows 11 KB5043076 cumulative update and Windows 10 KB5043064 update .
## Four zero-days disclosed
This month's Patch Tuesday fixes three actively exploited, one of which was publicly disclosed, and another that reintroduces old CVEs so is marked as exploited.
Microsoft classifies a zero-day flaw as one that is publicly disclosed or actively exploited whil
Trendmicro
The September 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-09-10
The September 2024 Security Update Review
# The September 2024 Security Update Review
Get the September 2023 security update and review.
By: Zero Day Initiative
2024/09/10
Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
We’ve reached September and the pumpkin spice floats in the air. While they aren’t pumpkin-spiced, Microsoft and Adobe have released their latest spicy security patches – including some zesty 0-days. 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 September 2024
For September, Adobe released eight bulletins covering 28 CVEs in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, ColdFusion, Photoshop, Media Encoder, Audition, After Effects, Premier Pro, and Illustrator.
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, September 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2024-09-10
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, September 2024 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for September 2024
Adobe Patches for September 2024
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in September Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in September 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)
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
Microsoft’s September Patch Tuesday updates are out, addressing a range of vulnerabilities across multiple products. Let’s dive into the key updates and their implications.
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for September 2024
Microsoft Patch’s Tuesday, September 2024 edition addressed 79 vulnerabilities, including s
Qualys
Microsoft & Adobe September 2024 Security Update Review | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2024-09-10
Microsoft & Adobe September 2024 Security Update Review | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for September 2024
- Adobe Patches for September 2024
- Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in September Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in September 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)
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
Microsoft’s September Patch Tuesday updates are out, addressing a range of vulnerabilities across multiple products. Let’s dive into the key updates and their implications.
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for September 2024
Microsoft Patch’s Tuesday, September 2024 edition addressed 79 vulnerabilities,
Trendmicro
The September 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-09-10·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] The September 2024 Security Update Review
## The September 2024 Security Update Review
Get the September 2023 security update and review.
By: Zero Day Initiative 2024/09/10 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
We’ve reached September and the pumpkin spice floats in the air. While they aren’t pumpkin-spiced, Microsoft and Adobe have released their latest spicy security patches – including some zesty 0-days. 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
XI
Type
CVE-2024-38217
Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Important
5.4
Yes
Yes
0
SFB
CVE-2024-43491 †
Microsoft Windows Update Remote
2024-09-10
Published