CVE-2024-43562: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
CVE-2024-43562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 involving an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Network Address Translation (NAT) component. This flaw can cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43562) is classified as CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read) and affects the Windows NAT functionality in Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). The flaw allows an attacker to trigger a denial of service by causing the system to read memory outside the intended bounds. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no privileges or user interaction required. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service condition, impacting system availability. There is no confidentiality or integrity impact reported. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) to remediate the issue. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-43562: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Description
CVE-2024-43562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 involving an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Network Address Translation (NAT) component. This flaw can cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. 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 (CVE-2024-43562) is classified as CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read) and affects the Windows NAT functionality in Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). The flaw allows an attacker to trigger a denial of service by causing the system to read memory outside the intended bounds. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no privileges or user interaction required. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service condition, impacting system availability. There is no confidentiality or integrity impact reported. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) to remediate the issue. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.538Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867198dd33fbd8572304b
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:18:49 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 9:14:44 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:56:27 AM
Views: 3
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