#VU98281 Use-after-free in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-43552

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98281

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43552

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Windows Shell. A remote user can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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

Windows Server: before 2022 23H2, 2022 23H2

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43552

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.