CVE-2024-43528: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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Technical Summary
CVE-2024-43528 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) in the Secure Kernel Mode component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). The vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges to elevate their privileges to a higher level, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity. The vulnerability has been officially fixed by Microsoft, and no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to execute code in kernel mode, resulting in full system compromise including complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss. This could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.
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 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2024-43528: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-43528 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) in the Secure Kernel Mode component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). The vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges to elevate their privileges to a higher level, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity. The vulnerability has been officially fixed by Microsoft, and no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to execute code in kernel mode, resulting in full system compromise including complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss. This could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.
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 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) 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
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.530Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867108dd33fbd85722cf7
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:40 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:22:26 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 43
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