Risk | Critical |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2024-43491 |
CWE-ID | CWE-416 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
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Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU97008
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43491
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Microsoft Windows Update services. A remote attacker can send specially crafted traffic to the system, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: before 11 24H2 10.0.26100.1742
CPE2.3http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-43491
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.