CVE-2024-38077

CRITICAL

Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service - Remote Code Execution

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 14 public exploits for CVE-2024-38077. PoCs published by qi4L, mrmtwoj, murphysecurity.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2024-38077, targeting the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service. The exploit leverages DCE/RPC to achieve pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) by manipulating the licensing service's handling of crafted requests.

Description

Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Exploits (14)

nomisec WORKING POC 223 stars
by qi4L · poc
https://github.com/qi4L/CVE-2024-38077

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2024-38077, targeting the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service. The exploit leverages DCE/RPC to achieve pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) by manipulating the licensing service's handling of crafted requests.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target system · DCE/RPC connectivity to the licensing service
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 16 stars
by mrmtwoj · poc
https://github.com/mrmtwoj/CVE-2024-38077

This repository contains a functional exploit PoC for CVE-2024-38077, a heap overflow vulnerability in the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service. The PoC demonstrates remote code execution by sending crafted messages to the service, leveraging Impacket for RPC communication.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service (Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 10/11)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target system · Remote Desktop Licensing Service running on the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 12 stars
by murphysecurity · poc
https://github.com/murphysecurity/RDL-detect

This repository contains a Python script that scans for the presence of the Terminal Server Licensing service via RPC, which is associated with CVE-2024-38077. It does not exploit the vulnerability but detects whether the service is exposed.

Classification
Scanner 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Remote Desktop Licensing Service
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target system · RPC endpoint mapper accessible on the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 8 stars
by SecStarBot · poc
https://github.com/SecStarBot/CVE-2024-38077-POC

This repository contains a functional exploit PoC for CVE-2024-38077, targeting the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service. The exploit leverages DCE/RPC to achieve pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) by manipulating the licensing service's handling of crafted requests.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target system · DCE/RPC service exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec STUB 7 stars
by BBD-YZZ · poc
https://github.com/BBD-YZZ/fyne-gui

The repository contains only a trivial 'Hello, World!' Go program and a README with placeholder images. There is no functional exploit code or technical details related to CVE-2024-38077.

Classification
Stub 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: unknown
No auth needed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 7 stars
by zhuxi1965 · poc
https://github.com/zhuxi1965/CVE-2024-38077-RDLCheck

This repository contains a Python script that scans for the presence of the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service (RDL) by connecting to the service and retrieving its version. It does not exploit CVE-2024-38077 but merely detects if the service is running.

Classification
Scanner 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target system · Port 135 (RPC) accessible
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SUSPICIOUS 3 stars
by Wlibang · poc
https://github.com/Wlibang/CVE-2024-38077

The repository contains only a README with an image link and no technical details or exploit code. This is indicative of a social engineering lure rather than a legitimate PoC.

Classification
Suspicious 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Theoretical
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: unknown
No auth needed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SUSPICIOUS 2 stars
by Destiny0991 · poc
https://github.com/Destiny0991/check_38077

The repository contains only a README with file hashes for an executable named 'check_38077.exe' but no actual exploit code or technical details. This is indicative of a social engineering lure pushing external downloads.

Classification
Suspicious 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Theoretical
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: unknown
No auth needed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 2 stars
by psl-b · poc
https://github.com/psl-b/CVE-2024-38077-check

The repository contains a Python script that connects to a license server via DCE/RPC and retrieves the server version, which appears to be a vulnerability scanner for CVE-2024-38077. The README lacks technical details and only provides basic usage instructions.

Classification
Scanner 80%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Unknown (likely a license server software)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target server · DCE/RPC protocol support
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 2 stars
by atlassion · poc
https://github.com/atlassion/CVE-2024-38077-check

This repository contains a Python script that checks for the presence of CVE-2024-38077 by attempting to connect to the RDL service on port 135. It does not exploit the vulnerability but detects whether the target is vulnerable based on the response from the RPC connection attempt.

Classification
Scanner 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows RDL (Remote Desktop Licensing) service
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target machine with RDL service exposed on port 135 · No firewall restrictions on port 135
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by Ermensonx · poc
https://github.com/Ermensonx/CVE-2024-38077-MadLicense-exploit

This repository contains a comprehensive exploit framework for CVE-2024-38077, a heap buffer overflow in the Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service (`lserver.exe`). The exploit chain includes modules for ASLR bypass, heap grooming, and RCE via a crafted RPC request.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service (lserver.exe) on Windows Server 2000-2025
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to target on port 135 (RPC) · Vulnerable version of Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by Accord96 · poc
https://github.com/Accord96/CVE-2024-38077-POC

This repository contains a functional exploit PoC for CVE-2024-38077, leveraging RPC communication and cryptographic operations to exploit a vulnerability in a Windows-based system. The code includes client-side logic for encoding data, encrypting with RSA, and interacting with an RPC interface, suggesting a remote code execution (RCE) or privilege escalation vector.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows RPC-based service (specific software unclear)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to target RPC service · Windows environment
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec STUB
by lworld0x00 · poc
https://github.com/lworld0x00/CVE-2024-38077-notes

The repository contains only a minimal README with no technical details or exploit code. It appears to be a placeholder or early-stage research note.

Classification
Stub 95%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: unknown
No auth needed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory patch
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38077

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.7537
EPSS Percentile 99.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-122
Status published
Products (8)
microsoft/windows_server_2008 (2 CPE variants)
microsoft/windows_server_2008 r2 sp1
microsoft/windows_server_2012
microsoft/windows_server_2012 r2
microsoft/windows_server_2016 < 10.0.14393.7159
microsoft/windows_server_2019 < 10.0.17763.6054
microsoft/windows_server_2022 < 10.0.20348.2582
microsoft/windows_server_2022_23h2 < 10.0.25398.1009
Published Jul 09, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026