How severe is CVE-2024-38133?

CVE-2024-38133 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38133 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38133?

CVE-2024-38133 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1809. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38133?

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-2024-38133 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38133 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37093.

When was CVE-2024-38133 published?

CVE-2024-38133 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38133

CVE-2024-38133 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1809 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-138.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37093
Weakness: CWE-138
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38133?: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38133?: CVE-2024-38133 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38133 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38133?: CVE-2024-38133 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1809. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38133?: 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-2024-38133 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38133 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37093.
When was CVE-2024-38133 published?: CVE-2024-38133 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38133

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 10 1809

CVE-2025-49708 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): Use after free in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVE-2026-47291 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows HTTP.sys allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVE-2026-44815 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVE-2026-33824 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Double free in Windows IKE Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVE-2025-60724 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Graphics Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a…
CVE-2025-53766 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows GDI+ allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

All CVEs affecting Microsoft Windows 10 1809 →

Other CWE-138 vulnerabilities

CVE-2023-42117 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Exim Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote…
CVE-2026-26129 — High (CVSS 7.5): Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in M365 Copilot allows an…
CVE-2026-32178 — High (CVSS 7.5): Improper neutralization of special elements in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
CVE-2022-0024 — High (CVSS 7.2): A vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables an authenticated network-based PAN-OS…
CVE-2026-20009 — Medium (CVSS 5.3): A vulnerability in the implementation of the proprietary SSH stack with SSH key-based authentication in Cisco Secure…
CVE-2024-51500 — Medium (CVSS 5.3): Meshtastic firmware is a device firmware for the Meshtastic project. The Meshtastic firmware does not check for packets…

Browse all CWE-138 vulnerabilities →