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CVE-2024-38159

Windows - Network Virtualization

Microsoft CVSS 9.1 Updated March 15, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Network Virtualization, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This vulnerability could be exploited by sending specially crafted packets to a vulnerable Windows system, potentially leading to a full system compromise."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Executable
Target Asset nvspwmi.dll
Standard Path %windir%\System32
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: nvspwmi.dll (Executable)
$Targets = 'nvspwmi.dll'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")

Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Network services may be affected

Internal Work Notes

Apply latest security updates to mitigate Windows Network Virtualization RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-38159)

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