CVE-2024-43564: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
CVE-2024-43564 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2. This vulnerability allows remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The flaw is addressed by an official patch from Microsoft.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43564) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) component of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0). Exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in remote code execution, allowing an attacker to gain control over the affected system. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0) promptly to remediate this issue.
CVE-2024-43564: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Description
CVE-2024-43564 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2. This vulnerability allows remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The flaw is addressed by an official patch from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43564) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) component of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0). Exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in remote code execution, allowing an attacker to gain control over the affected system. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0) promptly to remediate this issue.
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: 6a2867198dd33fbd8572303f
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:18:49 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 9:14:54 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:57:27 AM
Views: 2
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