CVE-2024-38217MicrosoftOperating systemsSeptember 10, 2024

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability

Medium 5.4Actively exploited

Description

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass MOTW-based defenses. This can result in a limited loss of integrity and availability of security features such as Protected View in Microsoft Office, which rely on MOTW tagging.

What to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Details

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows
CVE
CVE-2024-38217
Affected versions
Windows 10 Version 1507 10.0: from 10.0.10240.0 to 10.0.10240.20766 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.10240.20766
Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.7336 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.7336
Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.6293 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.6293
Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0: from 10.0.19043.0 to 10.0.19044.4894 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19044.4894
Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0: from 10.0.19045.0 to 10.0.19045.4894 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19045.4894
Windows 11 version 21H2 10.0: from 10.0.0 to 10.0.22000.3197 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22000.3197
Windows 11 version 22H2 10.0: from 10.0.22621.0 to 10.0.22621.4169 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22621.4169
Windows 11 version 22H3 10.0: from 10.0.22631.0 to 10.0.22631.4169 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22631.4169
Windows 11 Version 23H2 10.0: from 10.0.22631.0 to 10.0.22631.4169 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22631.4169
Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0: from 10.0.26100.0 to 10.0.26100.1742 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.26100.1742
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 6.0: from 6.0.6003.0 to 6.0.6003.22870 (excluded) — fixed in 6.0.6003.22870
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 6.1: from 6.1.7601.0 to 6.1.7601.27320 (excluded) — fixed in 6.1.7601.27320
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installat 6.1: from 6.1.7601.0 to 6.1.7601.27320 (excluded) — fixed in 6.1.7601.27320
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 6.0: from 6.0.6003.0 to 6.0.6003.22870 (excluded) — fixed in 6.0.6003.22870
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation 6.0: from 6.0.6003.0 to 6.0.6003.22870 (excluded) — fixed in 6.0.6003.22870
Windows Server 2012 6.2: from 6.2.9200.0 to 6.2.9200.25073 (excluded) — fixed in 6.2.9200.25073
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2: from 6.2.9200.0 to 6.2.9200.25073 (excluded) — fixed in 6.2.9200.25073
Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3: from 6.3.9600.0 to 6.3.9600.22175 (excluded) — fixed in 6.3.9600.22175
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3: from 6.3.9600.0 to 6.3.9600.22175 (excluded) — fixed in 6.3.9600.22175
Windows Server 2016 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.7336 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.7336
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.7336 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.7336
Windows Server 2019 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.6293 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.6293
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.6293 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.6293
Windows Server 2022 10.0: from 10.0.20348.0 to 10.0.20348.2700 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.20348.2700
Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.25398.0 to 10.0.25398.1128 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.25398.1128 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
5.4
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
October 1, 2024 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
September 10, 2024

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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