CVE-2024-43571: CWE-923: Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
CVE-2024-43571 is a medium severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10. 0. 26100. 0) involving improper restriction of communication channels to intended endpoints, specifically related to a Sudo for Windows spoofing issue. This vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges to potentially cause a spoofing condition that impacts confidentiality. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-43571 is classified under CWE-923, indicating improper restriction of communication channels to intended endpoints in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). The vulnerability relates to a spoofing issue in the Sudo for Windows component, which could allow an attacker with local privileges and user interaction to compromise confidentiality. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.6 (medium), reflecting local attack vector, low complexity, required privileges, and user interaction. Microsoft has issued an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with limited privileges and user interaction could exploit this vulnerability to spoof communication channels, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of information (confidentiality impact). Integrity and availability impacts are low or none. 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 patch to affected Windows 11 Version 24H2 systems (build 10.0.26100.0) to remediate this issue.
CVE-2024-43571: CWE-923: Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Description
CVE-2024-43571 is a medium severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10. 0. 26100. 0) involving improper restriction of communication channels to intended endpoints, specifically related to a Sudo for Windows spoofing issue. This vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges to potentially cause a spoofing condition that impacts confidentiality. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.6medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-43571 is classified under CWE-923, indicating improper restriction of communication channels to intended endpoints in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). The vulnerability relates to a spoofing issue in the Sudo for Windows component, which could allow an attacker with local privileges and user interaction to compromise confidentiality. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.6 (medium), reflecting local attack vector, low complexity, required privileges, and user interaction. Microsoft has issued an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with limited privileges and user interaction could exploit this vulnerability to spoof communication channels, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of information (confidentiality impact). Integrity and availability impacts are low or none. 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 patch to affected Windows 11 Version 24H2 systems (build 10.0.26100.0) to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.544Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867178dd33fbd85722ffc
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:18:47 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 9:42:16 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:03:14 AM
Views: 3
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