CVE-2024-43574: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
CVE-2024-43574 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the Microsoft Speech Application Programming Interface (SAPI) affecting Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10. 0. 19043. 0). This vulnerability could allow remote code execution if exploited. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2024-43574 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in the Microsoft Speech Application Programming Interface (SAPI) on Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19043.0). The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.3, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a high attack complexity, but no privileges are required to attempt exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19043.0) to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-43574: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
Description
CVE-2024-43574 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the Microsoft Speech Application Programming Interface (SAPI) affecting Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10. 0. 19043. 0). This vulnerability could allow remote code execution if exploited. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-43574 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in the Microsoft Speech Application Programming Interface (SAPI) on Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19043.0). The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.3, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a high attack complexity, but no privileges are required to attempt exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19043.0) to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.545Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867158dd33fbd85722def
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:18:45 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 9:41:25 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:06:01 AM
Views: 3
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