CVE-2024-38265

CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Oct 8, 2024
Updated: Oct 22, 2024
CWE ID 122
CWE ID 126
CWE ID 20

Summary

CVE-2024-38265 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). This issue permits an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system through a specially crafted RRAS packet. Successful exploitation could lead to a complete compromise of the affected machine, resulting in potential data theft or further malicious activities. The vulnerability is currently under active exploitation in the wild, making it a critical security concern for organizations running unpatched Windows RRAS servers. Microsoft has released a patch to address the issue; it is strongly recommended to apply it as soon as possible.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2022
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft