How severe is CVE-2024-29056?

CVE-2024-29056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-29056 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29056?

CVE-2024-29056 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29056?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-29056 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29056 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26103.

When was CVE-2024-29056 published?

CVE-2024-29056 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29056

CVE-2024-29056 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26103
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Authentication Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29056?: Windows Authentication Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-29056?: CVE-2024-29056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-29056 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29056?: CVE-2024-29056 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29056?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29056 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29056 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26103.
When was CVE-2024-29056 published?: CVE-2024-29056 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-29056

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:r2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:datacenter:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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