CVE-2024-43538: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43538, affects the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). It is caused by improper input validation (CWE-20) and also relates to out-of-bounds read issues (CWE-125). Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in a denial of service (DoS) condition, impacting system availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with attack vector as adjacent network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a denial of service, disrupting the affected system's availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update for Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-43538: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43538, affects the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). It is caused by improper input validation (CWE-20) and also relates to out-of-bounds read issues (CWE-125). Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in a denial of service (DoS) condition, impacting system availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with attack vector as adjacent network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a denial of service, disrupting the affected system's availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update for Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.532Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867298dd33fbd8572327f
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:19:05 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:23:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 11:18:41 UTC
Views: 79
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