CVE-2024-38146

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Aug 13, 2024
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
CWE ID 476

Summary

CVE-2024-38146 is a newly disclosed Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability that affects certain Windows Layer-2 Bridge Network Drivers. The weakness allows an attacker to cause the drivers to crash, leading to a denial of service condition on the affected system. Exploitation of this vulnerability could disrupt network connectivity and impact the availability of critical services. Microsoft is working on releasing a patch to address this issue, and users are advised to apply it as soon as it becomes available to protect against potential attacks.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Windows 11

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft