CVE-2024-43501: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
CVE-2024-43501 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System Driver affecting Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10. 0. 10240. 0). It involves improper link resolution before file access (CWE-59), which could allow an attacker with limited privileges to gain higher privileges. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-43501, affects the Windows Common Log File System Driver in Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It is classified under CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access), indicating that the system improperly handles symbolic links or similar link types before accessing files. This flaw can be exploited to elevate privileges from a low-privileged user to a higher privilege level. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8 (high), with attack vector local, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with limited privileges to elevate their privileges on the affected Windows 10 Version 1507 system. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system files, and disruption of system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) to remediate this elevation of privilege issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-43501: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Description
CVE-2024-43501 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System Driver affecting Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10. 0. 10240. 0). It involves improper link resolution before file access (CWE-59), which could allow an attacker with limited privileges to gain higher privileges. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-43501, affects the Windows Common Log File System Driver in Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It is classified under CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access), indicating that the system improperly handles symbolic links or similar link types before accessing files. This flaw can be exploited to elevate privileges from a low-privileged user to a higher privilege level. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8 (high), with attack vector local, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with limited privileges to elevate their privileges on the affected Windows 10 Version 1507 system. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system files, and disruption of system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) to remediate this elevation of privilege issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.522Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a28671f8dd33fbd8572315d
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:18:55 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 8:26:55 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:57:01 AM
Views: 2
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