#VU98170 Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-43523

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#VU98170 Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-43523

Published: October 8, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98170
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2024-43523
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows Mobile Broadband Driver. An attacker with physical access can plug in a malicious USB drive and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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