Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 23H2 Kernel sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Microsoft Windows. This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel. Performing a manipulation results in sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-38106. Attacking locally is a requirement. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

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A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-591. The product stores sensitive data in memory that is not locked, or that has been incorrectly locked, which might cause the memory to be written to swap files on disk by the virtual memory manager. This can make the data more accessible to external actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 08/13/2024 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-38106. The exploitability is told to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/21/2025).

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 08/13/2024 with a due date of 09/03/2024:

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

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (899). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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Class: Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory
CWE: CWE-591 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: Partially
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Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-38106 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-38106
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-274425
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2024 19:40
Updated: 10/21/2025 22:27
Changes: 08/13/2024 19:40 (34), 08/13/2024 19:43 (35), 08/14/2024 01:10 (16), 08/14/2024 02:42 (10), 08/16/2024 20:35 (2), 08/21/2024 16:18 (1), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 10/21/2025 22:27 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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