CVE-2024-38178

FAQ

According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is network (AV:N) and the user interaction is required (UI:R). What is the target context of the remote code execution?

This attack requires an authenticated client to click a link in order for an unauthenticated attacker to initiate remote code execution.

According to the CVSS metric, the attack complexity is high (AC:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability?

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to first prepare the target so that it uses Edge in Internet Explorer Mode.

According to the CVSS metric, user interaction is required (UI:R). What interaction would the user have to do?

The user would have to click on a specially crafted URL to be compromised by the attacker.

Windows 11, version 24H2 is not generally available yet. Why are there updates for this version of Windows listed in the Security Updates table?

The new Copilot+ devices that are now publicly available come with Windows 11, version 24H2 installed. Customers with these devices need to know about any vulnerabilities that affect their machine and to install the updates if they are not receiving automatic updates. Note that the general availability date for Windows 11, version 24H2 is scheduled for later this year.