#VU98243 Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2024-43529

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98243

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43529

CWE-ID: CWE-822

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Print Spooler. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: before 2012 R2, 2022 23H2, 2022, 2012 R2, 2012 R2

Windows: before 10 21H2, 10 22H2, 10 1607, 11 21H2, 11 22H2, 11 23H2, 11 24H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2, 10 21H2

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43529

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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.