Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows Cryptographic



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-43546
CWE-ID CWE-203
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Observable discrepancy

EUVDB-ID: #VU98254

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43546

CWE-ID: CWE-203 - Observable discrepancy

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to observable discrepancy in Windows Cryptographic. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: before

Windows: before

CPE2.3 External links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43546


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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