CVE-2024-43546: CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
CVE-2024-43546 is a medium severity cryptographic information disclosure vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19043.0). It involves an observable discrepancy that could lead to information disclosure without user interaction. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-43546 and classified under CWE-203 (Observable Discrepancy), affects Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19043.0). It allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to potentially disclose sensitive cryptographic information due to an observable discrepancy in the system's cryptographic operations. The vulnerability does not allow integrity or availability impact but has a high confidentiality impact. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of sensitive cryptographic information, potentially aiding attackers in further attacks. It requires local access with low privileges and does not involve user interaction. There is no known exploitation in the wild at this time. The confidentiality impact is high, while integrity and availability are not affected.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19043.0). Users and administrators should apply the provided security updates promptly to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2024-43546: CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
Description
CVE-2024-43546 is a medium severity cryptographic information disclosure vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19043.0). It involves an observable discrepancy that could lead to information disclosure without user interaction. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.6medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-43546 and classified under CWE-203 (Observable Discrepancy), affects Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19043.0). It allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to potentially disclose sensitive cryptographic information due to an observable discrepancy in the system's cryptographic operations. The vulnerability does not allow integrity or availability impact but has a high confidentiality impact. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of sensitive cryptographic information, potentially aiding attackers in further attacks. It requires local access with low privileges and does not involve user interaction. There is no known exploitation in the wild at this time. The confidentiality impact is high, while integrity and availability are not affected.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19043.0). Users and administrators should apply the provided security updates promptly to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.535Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a28671d8dd33fbd857230da
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:53 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:24:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 49
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