CVE-2024-43522: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2
CVE-2024-43522 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) component affecting Windows 11 version 22H2 (build 10. 0. 22621. 0). This vulnerability allows for elevation of privilege. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43522) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) on Windows 11 version 22H2 (build 10.0.22621.0). It can be exploited to elevate privileges locally. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.0, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker with low privileges to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The impact includes complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows 11 version 22H2 (build 10.0.22621.0). It is recommended to apply the official security update promptly to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-43522: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2
Description
CVE-2024-43522 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) component affecting Windows 11 version 22H2 (build 10. 0. 22621. 0). This vulnerability allows for elevation of privilege. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43522) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Local Security Authority (LSA) on Windows 11 version 22H2 (build 10.0.22621.0). It can be exploited to elevate privileges locally. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.0, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker with low privileges to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The impact includes complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows 11 version 22H2 (build 10.0.22621.0). It is recommended to apply the official security update promptly to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.530Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a28671e8dd33fbd85723119
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:18:54 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 8:27:43 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:12:16 AM
Views: 3
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