CVE-2024-43521: CWE-253: Incorrect Check of Function Return Value in Microsoft Windows Server 2012
CVE-2024-43521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 related to Windows Hyper-V. It involves an incorrect check of a function return value (CWE-253) that can lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability affects version 6. 2. 9200. 0 of Windows Server 2012. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43521, concerns an incorrect check of a function return value within Windows Hyper-V on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (version 6.2.9200.0). The flaw can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction to cause a denial of service, impacting system availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in a denial of service condition, causing the affected Windows Server 2012 system to become unavailable. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no required privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided patch to Windows Server 2012 version 6.2.9200.0 promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official fix.
CVE-2024-43521: CWE-253: Incorrect Check of Function Return Value in Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Description
CVE-2024-43521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 related to Windows Hyper-V. It involves an incorrect check of a function return value (CWE-253) that can lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability affects version 6. 2. 9200. 0 of Windows Server 2012. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43521, concerns an incorrect check of a function return value within Windows Hyper-V on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (version 6.2.9200.0). The flaw can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction to cause a denial of service, impacting system availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in a denial of service condition, causing the affected Windows Server 2012 system to become unavailable. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no required privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided patch to Windows Server 2012 version 6.2.9200.0 promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.529Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a28671e8dd33fbd8572311f
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:18:54 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 8:27:37 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:05:18 AM
Views: 2
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