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 remote code execution under certain conditions, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 indicating high severity. The vulnerability requires network attack vector with high attack complexity and low privileges, but no user interaction. Microsoft has released an official fix for this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to full system compromise if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available and should be applied to affected systems running Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 version 6.0.6003.0. Administrators should prioritize patching to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor advisory.
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
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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 remote code execution under certain conditions, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 indicating high severity. The vulnerability requires network attack vector with high attack complexity and low privileges, but no user interaction. Microsoft has released an official fix for this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can lead to full system compromise if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available and should be applied to affected systems running Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 version 6.0.6003.0. Administrators should prioritize patching to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation actions 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: 6a2867228dd33fbd857231b2
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:58 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 11:11:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:24:54 UTC
Views: 57
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