How severe is CVE-2024-38147?

CVE-2024-38147 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-2024-38147 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38147?

CVE-2024-38147 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 21h2. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38147?

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-2024-38147 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38147 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37120.

When was CVE-2024-38147 published?

CVE-2024-38147 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38147

CVE-2024-38147 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37120
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38147?: Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38147?: CVE-2024-38147 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-2024-38147 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38147?: CVE-2024-38147 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 21h2. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38147?: 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-2024-38147 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38147 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37120.
When was CVE-2024-38147 published?: CVE-2024-38147 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38147

Affected products (8)

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_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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