CVE-2024-38193
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Published 13 Aug 2024 · updated 17 Jun 2026 · Analyzed
7.8 High · CVSS 3.1, microsoft.com
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 13 Aug 2024, with a remediation deadline of 3 Sept 2024 for US federal agencies.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38193 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52284 · Exploit
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-38193 · US Government Resource