CVE-2024-43557: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
CVE-2024-43557 is a medium severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 involving improper input validation in the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver. This flaw can lead to a denial of service condition. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2024-43557 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 with adjacent network access to cause a denial of service without requiring user interaction or privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating medium severity. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in denial of service (DoS) of the affected Windows Mobile Broadband Driver, potentially disrupting network connectivity or device functionality. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, only availability is affected.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). Users and administrators should apply the provided security update to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2024-43557: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
CVE-2024-43557 is a medium severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 involving improper input validation in the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver. This flaw can lead to a denial of service condition. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-43557 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 with adjacent network access to cause a denial of service without requiring user interaction or privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating medium severity. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in denial of service (DoS) of the affected Windows Mobile Broadband Driver, potentially disrupting network connectivity or device functionality. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity, only availability is affected.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). Users and administrators should apply the provided security update to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.537Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a28671b8dd33fbd85723091
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:51 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 11:15:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 48
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