CVE-2024-37979: CWE-822: Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-37979) in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 kernel is caused by improper handling of untrusted pointers, classified under CWE-822. It allows an attacker with already high privileges to exploit the flaw to elevate their privileges further, potentially gaining full control over the affected system. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.7 (medium severity) with attack vector local, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with high privileges on the affected Windows Server 2012 system to elevate their privileges, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system could be fully impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows Server 2012 version 6.2.9200.0 as soon as possible to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2024-37979: CWE-822: Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Description
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-37979) in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 kernel is caused by improper handling of untrusted pointers, classified under CWE-822. It allows an attacker with already high privileges to exploit the flaw to elevate their privileges further, potentially gaining full control over the affected system. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.7 (medium severity) with attack vector local, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with high privileges on the affected Windows Server 2012 system to elevate their privileges, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system could be fully impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows Server 2012 version 6.2.9200.0 as soon as possible to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-10T21:22:19.230Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867248dd33fbd857231e6
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:19:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:17:13 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:24:54 UTC
Views: 100
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