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CVE-2024-38265: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2

0
High
Published: 10/08/2024 (10/08/2024, 17:35:42 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Vendor/Project: Microsoft
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Affected software

Affected versions
=6.0.6003.0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/21/2026, 11:11:51 UTC

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.

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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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