CVE-2024-38256: Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Analyzed
Published 10-09-2024Last modified 10-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-38256 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Use of Uninitialized Resource vulnerability in microsoft windows_10_1507. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 53.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.72%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-09-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 10-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.72%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
53%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.72% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft24 products
- windows_10_1507< 10.0.10240.20766
- windows_10_1607< 10.0.14393.7336
- windows_10_1809< 10.0.17763.6293
- windows_10_21h1< 10.0.19044.4894
- windows_10_22h2< 10.0.19041.4894 | < 10.0.19045.4894
1 vendor · 24 products
