SB20241112106 - NTLMv2 hash disclosure in Microsoft Windows MSHTML component
Published: November 12, 2024 Updated: January 31, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20241112106
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43451)
CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to disclosure of a user's NTLMv2 hash. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and obtain their NTLMv2 hash.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.