CVE-2024-43607: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
CVE-2024-43607 is a high-severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2. This flaw allows remote code execution without requiring privileges but requires user interaction. The vulnerability has been officially fixed by Microsoft.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2024-43607 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) component of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0). The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems by sending specially crafted requests. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows Server 2008 SP2 systems, potentially leading to full system compromise including complete control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Administrators should apply the provided security update to affected Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 systems (version 6.0.6003.0) to remediate this issue. No additional mitigations are specified by the vendor.
CVE-2024-43607: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Description
CVE-2024-43607 is a high-severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2. This flaw allows remote code execution without requiring privileges but requires user interaction. The vulnerability has been officially fixed by Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-43607 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) component of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (version 6.0.6003.0). The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems by sending specially crafted requests. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows Server 2008 SP2 systems, potentially leading to full system compromise including complete control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Administrators should apply the provided security update to affected Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 systems (version 6.0.6003.0) to remediate this issue. No additional mitigations are specified by the vendor.
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: 6a2867268dd33fbd8572323e
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:19:02 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:28:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 103
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