Windows Layer-2 Bridge Network Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability
CVE-2024-38145

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2024

What is CVE-2024-38145?

A denial of service vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Layer-2 Bridge Network Driver, which may allow an unauthenticated attacker to disrupt network services. This can lead to a significant impact on operations reliant on network connectivity, as the affected driver does not appropriately handle requests, potentially causing a system to become unresponsive. Administrators are urged to apply the necessary patches and follow security best practices to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20751

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7259

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.6189

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

EPSS Score

27% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2024-38145 : Windows Layer-2 Bridge Network Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability