How severe is CVE-2024-38179?

CVE-2024-38179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2024-38179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38179?

CVE-2024-38179 affects Microsoft Azure Stack Hci. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38179?

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-2024-38179 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38179 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37799.

When was CVE-2024-38179 published?

CVE-2024-38179 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38179

CVE-2024-38179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Stack Hci with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37799
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Stack Hci
Published: 2024-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Azure Stack Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38179?: Azure Stack Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-38179?: CVE-2024-38179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2024-38179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38179?: CVE-2024-38179 affects Microsoft Azure Stack Hci. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38179?: 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-2024-38179 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38179 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37799.
When was CVE-2024-38179 published?: CVE-2024-38179 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38179

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_stack_hci:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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