CVE-2024-38212: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
CVE-2024-38212 is a high-severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2. This flaw could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends a specially crafted request to the affected service. The vulnerability requires no privileges but does require user interaction. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-38212) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows RRAS component on Windows Server 2008 SP2 (version 6.0.6003.0). Exploitation could lead to remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high severity. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without privileges but requires user interaction. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability affects Windows Server 2008 SP2 (version 6.0.6003.0). No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2024-38212: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Description
CVE-2024-38212 is a high-severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2. This flaw could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends a specially crafted request to the affected service. The vulnerability requires no privileges but does require user interaction. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-38212) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows RRAS component on Windows Server 2008 SP2 (version 6.0.6003.0). Exploitation could lead to remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high severity. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without privileges but requires user interaction. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability affects Windows Server 2008 SP2 (version 6.0.6003.0). No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-11T22:36:08.223Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867228dd33fbd857231a6
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:58 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 11:11:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 42
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