Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Windows flaw lets a local, low-privileged user gain elevated privileges. It affects many supported Windows desktop and server versions. CISA lists it in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, so this should be treated as an active real-world risk, not a theoretical issue.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent patch governance work. The issue is not described as remotely exploitable by itself, but active exploitation and full impact after local access make it important for reducing attacker escalation paths across Windows fleets.
Technical view
CVE-2024-38107 is a Windows Power Dependency Coordinator elevation-of-privilege vulnerability associated with CWE-416, use after free. Microsoft rates it CVSS 7.8 with local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely on Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012 through 2022, and Server Core variants listed by Microsoft when applicable updates are missing. The vulnerability requires local access or prior code execution, so it is most relevant after phishing, malware execution, stolen credentials, or another initial foothold.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by CISA KEV listing. The provided sources do not describe exploit mechanics, threat actors, or scale. Because this is local privilege escalation, it can help an attacker move from limited user access to deeper control on an already reached Windows host.
Researcher notes
The bundle supports affected product scope, CVSS characteristics, CWE-416, and active exploitation via CISA KEV. It does not provide exploit details, indicators of compromise, or named threat activity. Avoid assuming a specific component fix beyond Microsoft’s advisory and applicable updates.
Mitigation direction
- Check Microsoft Update Guide for the applicable security update for each Windows version.
- Prioritize systems listed in CISA KEV, especially servers and privileged workstations.
- Accelerate patch deployment through endpoint and server management tooling.
- Apply compensating controls where patching is delayed, following Microsoft guidance.
- Monitor for unusual privilege escalation or post-compromise behavior on Windows hosts.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints and servers against the affected Microsoft Windows versions listed for CVE-2024-38107.
- Confirm installed update compliance against Microsoft Update Guide records for this CVE.
- Verify CISA KEV tracking reflects this CVE in vulnerability management dashboards.
- Review EDR and Windows telemetry for suspicious privilege changes after initial access indicators.
- Document any unsupported or delayed-patch systems for risk acceptance or escalation.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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CWE-416: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CISA KEV status
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Windows Power Dependency Coordinator Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-38107CVE reference · government-resource
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Use After Free
Use After Free represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.