CVE-2024-38235
MediumCVSS 6.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk50th percentile - higher than 50% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V allows a denial of service (DoS) attack. An attacker could exploit this flaw to disrupt the service.
Risk Assessment
The risk is the potential disruption of virtualization services, which could lead to downtime in production environments.
Recommendation
It is recommended to apply the security updates provided by the vendor for Windows immediately.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Hyper-V
See all- CVE-2017-8714High
The Hyper-V component on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows 10 1607, and Windows Server 2016 has a vulnerability allowing remote code execution when it fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system.
- CVE-2017-8664High
A vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V allows remote code execution when the system fails to properly validate input from a privileged user on a guest operating system.
- CVE-2017-0193High
A vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a target guest operating system when Hyper-V instruction emulation fails to properly enforce privilege levels.
- CVE-2017-0212High
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- CVE-2026-40402Critical
A use after free vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2021-26867Critical
Remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V. An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the host.
- CVE-2026-61368Medium
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-50680High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-50485Medium
In Windows Hyper-V, a buffer over-read vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) over an adjacent network.
- CVE-2026-54129High
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in Windows Hyper-V. This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability