CVE-2024-38261: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
CVE-2024-38261 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 affecting the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). It involves improper input validation that could lead to remote code execution. An official fix is available to address this issue. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-38261) affects Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0) in the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). It is caused by improper input validation (CWE-20) and related memory issues (CWE-122, CWE-126), which could allow an attacker to execute code remotely. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction but no privileges, making it a significant risk on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0) promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-38261: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Description
CVE-2024-38261 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 affecting the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). It involves improper input validation that could lead to remote code execution. An official fix is available to address this issue. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-38261) affects Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0) in the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). It is caused by improper input validation (CWE-20) and related memory issues (CWE-122, CWE-126), which could allow an attacker to execute code remotely. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction but no privileges, making it a significant risk on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0) promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
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: 6a2867308dd33fbd857233a5
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:19:12 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 11:11:33 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 111
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