CVE-2024-43570: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
CVE-2024-43570 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Kernel affecting Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It allows elevation of privilege due to improper handling of memory, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-43570 and classified under CWE-416 (Use After Free), affects the Windows Kernel in Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It allows an attacker with high privileges and local access to elevate their privileges further by exploiting improper memory management in the kernel. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium severity), reflecting the need for high privileges and user interaction not required. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with existing high privileges to elevate their privileges further, potentially gaining full control over the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. However, exploitation requires local access with high privileges and high attack complexity.
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 this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-43570: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Description
CVE-2024-43570 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Kernel affecting Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It allows elevation of privilege due to improper handling of memory, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-43570 and classified under CWE-416 (Use After Free), affects the Windows Kernel in Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It allows an attacker with high privileges and local access to elevate their privileges further by exploiting improper memory management in the kernel. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium severity), reflecting the need for high privileges and user interaction not required. Microsoft has released an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with existing high privileges to elevate their privileges further, potentially gaining full control over the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. However, exploitation requires local access with high privileges and high attack complexity.
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 this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.543Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867178dd33fbd85723002
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:26:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 37
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