CVE-2024-43540: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Technical Summary
CVE-2024-43540 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and CWE-125, affecting the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) by exploiting improper input validation. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. The attack vector requires adjacent network access (AV:A), with low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact is limited to availability (A:H) with no confidentiality or integrity impact. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a denial of service condition on affected Windows 10 Version 1809 systems by targeting the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The attack requires adjacency to the vulnerable system's network and does not require user interaction or privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to affected Windows 10 Version 1809 systems (build 10.0.17763.0) to remediate the issue.
CVE-2024-43540: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-43540 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and CWE-125, affecting the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) by exploiting improper input validation. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. The attack vector requires adjacent network access (AV:A), with low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact is limited to availability (A:H) with no confidentiality or integrity impact. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a denial of service condition on affected Windows 10 Version 1809 systems by targeting the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The attack requires adjacency to the vulnerable system's network and does not require user interaction or privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to affected Windows 10 Version 1809 systems (build 10.0.17763.0) to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.532Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867298dd33fbd8572327c
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:19:05 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:23:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 20:35:39 UTC
Views: 75
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