CVE-2024-43529: CWE-822: Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
CVE-2024-43529 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service affecting Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10. 0. 19043. 0). It involves an untrusted pointer dereference (CWE-822) that could allow an attacker with limited privileges to escalate their rights on the system. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43529) in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2's Print Spooler service is caused by an untrusted pointer dereference (CWE-822). It allows an attacker with low privileges and user interaction to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3 (high), reflecting the attack vector as local with low complexity and requiring user interaction. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with limited privileges to elevate their privileges to a higher level, potentially leading to full system compromise. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all rated high according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19043.0) to remediate this issue.
CVE-2024-43529: CWE-822: Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
Description
CVE-2024-43529 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service affecting Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10. 0. 19043. 0). It involves an untrusted pointer dereference (CWE-822) that could allow an attacker with limited privileges to escalate their rights on the system. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.3high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43529) in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2's Print Spooler service is caused by an untrusted pointer dereference (CWE-822). It allows an attacker with low privileges and user interaction to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3 (high), reflecting the attack vector as local with low complexity and requiring user interaction. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with limited privileges to elevate their privileges to a higher level, potentially leading to full system compromise. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all rated high according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19043.0) to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.531Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a28672b8dd33fbd857232b4
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:19:07 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 7:27:13 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:03:46 AM
Views: 4
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