CVE-2024-38129
CVE-2024-38129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-285.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37793
- Weakness: CWE-285
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Windows Kerberos Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-38129?
- Windows Kerberos Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2024-38129?
- CVE-2024-38129 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-38129 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-38129?
- CVE-2024-38129 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-38129?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-38129 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-38129 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37793.
- When was CVE-2024-38129 published?
- CVE-2024-38129 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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