How severe is CVE-2024-38157?

CVE-2024-38157 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38157 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38157?

CVE-2024-38157 affects Microsoft Azure Iot Hub Device Client Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38157?

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-2024-38157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37130.

When was CVE-2024-38157 published?

CVE-2024-38157 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38157

CVE-2024-38157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Iot Hub Device Client Sdk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37130
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Iot Hub Device Client Sdk
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Azure IoT SDK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38157?: Azure IoT SDK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38157?: CVE-2024-38157 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38157 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38157?: CVE-2024-38157 affects Microsoft Azure Iot Hub Device Client Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38157?: 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-2024-38157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37130.
When was CVE-2024-38157 published?: CVE-2024-38157 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38157

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_iot_hub_device_client_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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