CVE-2024-38262: CWE-591: Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
CVE-2024-38262 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 affecting the Remote Desktop Licensing Service. It involves sensitive data being stored in improperly locked memory, which can lead to remote code execution. An official fix is available for the affected version 6. 0. 6003. 0. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-591, concerns sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory within the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service on Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0). The flaw allows for remote code execution under certain conditions, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 indicating high severity. The vulnerability requires low privileges and high attack complexity, with no user interaction needed. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising the server.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided patch to Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 version 6.0.6003.0 promptly to remediate the issue.
CVE-2024-38262: CWE-591: Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Description
CVE-2024-38262 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 affecting the Remote Desktop Licensing Service. It involves sensitive data being stored in improperly locked memory, which can lead to remote code execution. An official fix is available for the affected version 6. 0. 6003. 0. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-591, concerns sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory within the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service on Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0). The flaw allows for remote code execution under certain conditions, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 indicating high severity. The vulnerability requires low privileges and high attack complexity, with no user interaction needed. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising the server.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided patch to Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 version 6.0.6003.0 promptly to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-11T22:36:08.235Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867228dd33fbd857231b2
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:18:58 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 8:26:00 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:12:29 AM
Views: 3
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