CVE-2024-43502: CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809Source GCVE Database
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 6.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 93% of CVEs
- Patch
- Available
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CWhat to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) to remediate the issue.
Description
CVE-2024-43502 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows 10 Version 1809 kernel. It involves the use of an uninitialized resource, which can lead to a security breach allowing an attacker with limited privileges to elevate their rights. An official fix is available to address this issue.
Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource), affects the Windows 10 Version 1809 kernel (build 10.0.17763.0). It allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to exploit uninitialized kernel resources to elevate their privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, indicating high severity, with impact on confidentiality (high) and availability (high), but no impact on integrity. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with limited privileges to elevate their privileges on the affected system, potentially gaining higher-level access. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and availability, but not integrity. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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