CVE-2024-38160

CVSS 3.1 Score 9.1 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Aug 13, 2024
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
CWE ID 122

Summary

CVE-2024-38160 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Windows Network Virtualization. This issue allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system by sending specially crafted packets to the Network Virtualization Generic Router Protocol (NVGRE) interface. Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in complete system compromise, allowing an attacker to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. Microsoft recommends applying the available security updates to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows 10 1607
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft