CVE-2024-43527: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-43527 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability classified under CWE-122 in the Windows Kernel of Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). It allows an attacker with local privileges to elevate their privileges due to improper handling of kernel memory. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode, leading to full system compromise with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0) promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2024-43527: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Description
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-43527 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability classified under CWE-122 in the Windows Kernel of Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0). It allows an attacker with local privileges to elevate their privileges due to improper handling of kernel memory. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode, leading to full system compromise with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0) promptly to mitigate the risk. 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: 6a28670f8dd33fbd85722cdb
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:39 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:22:18 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:24:54 UTC
Views: 40
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