CVE-2024-43506: CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
CVE-2024-43506 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10. 0. 10240. 0) involving uncontrolled resource consumption in the BranchCache feature, leading to a denial of service condition. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service without impacting confidentiality or integrity. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43506) affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) and is classified under CWE-400 (Uncontrolled Resource Consumption). It specifically targets the BranchCache component, enabling a denial of service attack that impacts system availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and an impact limited to availability. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service on affected Windows 10 Version 1507 systems by exhausting system resources through the BranchCache feature. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, but system availability is severely affected.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the Microsoft patch for Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) as soon as possible to remediate the issue.
CVE-2024-43506: CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Description
CVE-2024-43506 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10. 0. 10240. 0) involving uncontrolled resource consumption in the BranchCache feature, leading to a denial of service condition. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service without impacting confidentiality or integrity. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43506) affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) and is classified under CWE-400 (Uncontrolled Resource Consumption). It specifically targets the BranchCache component, enabling a denial of service attack that impacts system availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and an impact limited to availability. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service on affected Windows 10 Version 1507 systems by exhausting system resources through the BranchCache feature. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, but system availability is severely affected.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the Microsoft patch for Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) as soon as possible to remediate the issue.
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: 6a28672d8dd33fbd857232ff
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:19:09 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 7:26:15 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 6:27:21 AM
Views: 4
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