CVE-2024-43608: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
CVE-2024-43608 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 for remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43608) 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). It enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system without privileges and with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote code execution, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely without prior authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update for Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0) as soon as possible to remediate the issue.
CVE-2024-43608: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Description
CVE-2024-43608 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 for remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43608) 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). It enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system without privileges and with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote code execution, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely without prior authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update for Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0) as soon as possible to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.552Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867288dd33fbd8572324f
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:19:04 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 7:41:01 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:12:31 AM
Views: 3
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