Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU100269

Improper access control in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-43530

Published: November 12, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100269

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43530

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Update Stack. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2024-43530

Install updates from vendor's website.

Microsoft Windows - addressed in versions 10 21H2 10.0.19044.5131, 10 22H2 10.0.19045.5131, 10 1607 10.0.14393.7515, 11 22H2 10.0.22621.4460, 11 23H2 10.0.22631.4460
Windows Server - update to 2022 10.0.20348.2849

External References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-43530

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