Incorrect Access of Indexable Resource ('Range Error') in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-43524
Published: October 8, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98160
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43524
CWE-ID: CWE-118
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect access of indexable resource. An attacker with physical access can plug in a malicious USB drive and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-43524
Install updates from vendor's website.