CVE-2024-43560: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Microsoft Windows Storage Port Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43560) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Storage Port Driver on Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). The flaw can be exploited by an attacker with local privileges to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access to the system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to elevate their privileges, resulting in full control over the affected system. The impact includes complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise 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) promptly to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation.
CVE-2024-43560: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Description
Microsoft Windows Storage Port Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43560) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Storage Port Driver on Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). The flaw can be exploited by an attacker with local privileges to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access to the system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to elevate their privileges, resulting in full control over the affected system. The impact includes complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise 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) promptly to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.537Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867198dd33fbd85723057
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:49 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:25:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 45
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