CVE-2024-43508: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2
CVE-2024-43508 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Component of Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 (build 10.0.22621.0). It is an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) that could lead to information disclosure. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 and requires low privileges with no user interaction. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Graphics Component on Windows 11 version 22H2 (build 10.0.22621.0). The flaw could allow an attacker with low privileges to disclose sensitive information due to improper bounds checking. The issue has been assigned CVE-2024-43508 and is classified under CWE-125. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive data. The CVSS score of 5.5 reflects a medium severity impact with confidentiality impact rated high, but no integrity or availability impact. The attack vector is local with low complexity and no user interaction required.
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 22H2 (build 10.0.22621.0) to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-43508: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2
Description
CVE-2024-43508 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Component of Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 (build 10.0.22621.0). It is an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) that could lead to information disclosure. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 and requires low privileges with no user interaction. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Windows Graphics Component on Windows 11 version 22H2 (build 10.0.22621.0). The flaw could allow an attacker with low privileges to disclose sensitive information due to improper bounds checking. The issue has been assigned CVE-2024-43508 and is classified under CWE-125. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive data. The CVSS score of 5.5 reflects a medium severity impact with confidentiality impact rated high, but no integrity or availability impact. The attack vector is local with low complexity and no user interaction required.
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 22H2 (build 10.0.22621.0) to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.523Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a28672d8dd33fbd857232fc
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:19:09 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:20:01 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 159
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