CVE-2024-43512: CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
CVE-2024-43512 is a denial of service vulnerability in the Windows Standards-Based Storage Management Service on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2. The issue is caused by a loop with an unreachable exit condition, resulting in an infinite loop that can cause service disruption. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 5 (medium severity). An official fix is available from Microsoft.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43512) in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 involves the Standards-Based Storage Management Service entering an infinite loop due to a loop with an unreachable exit condition (CWE-835). This flaw can be exploited to cause a denial of service (DoS) by making the service unresponsive. The vulnerability requires network access with low privileges and no user interaction. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a denial of service condition by triggering an infinite loop in the affected service, leading to service disruption or unavailability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows Server 2012 R2 version 6.3.9600.0 to remediate this issue.
CVE-2024-43512: CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Description
CVE-2024-43512 is a denial of service vulnerability in the Windows Standards-Based Storage Management Service on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2. The issue is caused by a loop with an unreachable exit condition, resulting in an infinite loop that can cause service disruption. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 5 (medium severity). An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43512) in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 involves the Standards-Based Storage Management Service entering an infinite loop due to a loop with an unreachable exit condition (CWE-835). This flaw can be exploited to cause a denial of service (DoS) by making the service unresponsive. The vulnerability requires network access with low privileges and no user interaction. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a denial of service condition by triggering an infinite loop in the affected service, leading to service disruption or unavailability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows Server 2012 R2 version 6.3.9600.0 to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.523Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a28671f8dd33fbd85723154
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:18:55 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 8:27:09 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:57:28 AM
Views: 2
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