CVE-2024-38265: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
CVE-2024-38265 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 for the affected version 6.0.6003.0. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-38265, affects Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0) and is related to improper input validation in the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). The flaw could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in remote code execution with high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow attackers to take control of the affected system remotely without prior authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 version 6.0.6003.0. Users and administrators should apply the provided patch promptly to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-38265: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Description
CVE-2024-38265 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 for the affected version 6.0.6003.0. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-38265, affects Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0) and is related to improper input validation in the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). The flaw could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in remote code execution with high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow attackers to take control of the affected system remotely without prior authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 version 6.0.6003.0. Users and administrators should apply the provided patch promptly to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-11T22:36:08.236Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867238dd33fbd857231bd
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 11:11:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 53
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