CVE-2024-43554: CWE-212: Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
CVE-2024-43554 is a medium severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) involving improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in the Windows kernel-mode driver. This vulnerability could lead to information disclosure without requiring user interaction. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-212, affects Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) and involves improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer within the Windows kernel-mode driver. The flaw could allow an attacker with limited privileges to gain access to sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5 (medium severity), with attack vector local, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to disclosure of sensitive information from the Windows kernel-mode driver, potentially exposing confidential data. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The attack requires local access with low privileges and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) to remediate the issue.
CVE-2024-43554: CWE-212: Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Description
CVE-2024-43554 is a medium severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) involving improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in the Windows kernel-mode driver. This vulnerability could lead to information disclosure without requiring user interaction. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-212, affects Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) and involves improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer within the Windows kernel-mode driver. The flaw could allow an attacker with limited privileges to gain access to sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5 (medium severity), with attack vector local, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to disclosure of sensitive information from the Windows kernel-mode driver, potentially exposing confidential data. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The attack requires local access with low privileges and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update to Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0) to remediate the issue.
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: 6a2867298dd33fbd85723270
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:19:05 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 11:14:44 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 115
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