CVE-2024-43570: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
CVE-2024-43570 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Kernel affecting Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10. 0. 10240. 0). It allows elevation of privilege under certain conditions. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 4, indicating a medium severity level. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43570) is classified as CWE-416 (Use After Free) and affects the Windows Kernel in Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It enables an attacker with high privileges and local access to elevate their privileges further by exploiting improper memory handling in the kernel. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity and privileges, with no user interaction needed. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with existing high privileges on the affected system to elevate their privileges further, potentially gaining full control over the system. The impact includes confidentiality, integrity, and availability being fully compromised as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H). There are no known exploits in the wild 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 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2024-43570: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Description
CVE-2024-43570 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Kernel affecting Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10. 0. 10240. 0). It allows elevation of privilege under certain conditions. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 4, indicating a medium severity level. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43570) is classified as CWE-416 (Use After Free) and affects the Windows Kernel in Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It enables an attacker with high privileges and local access to elevate their privileges further by exploiting improper memory handling in the kernel. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity and privileges, with no user interaction needed. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with existing high privileges on the affected system to elevate their privileges further, potentially gaining full control over the system. The impact includes confidentiality, integrity, and availability being fully compromised as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H). There are no known exploits in the wild 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 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.543Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867178dd33fbd85723002
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:18:47 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 9:15:08 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:03:45 AM
Views: 2
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