CVE-2024-43501: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
CVE-2024-43501 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System Driver affecting Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It involves improper link resolution before file access, classified as CWE-59 ('Link Following'). This flaw could allow an attacker with limited privileges to gain higher privileges on the affected system. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43501) affects the Windows Common Log File System Driver in Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It is caused by improper link resolution before file access, which can be exploited to elevate privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8 (high severity), reflecting the potential for significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker with limited privileges could exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges on the affected Windows 10 Version 1507 system. This could lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, system modification, and disruption of availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-43501: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Description
CVE-2024-43501 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System Driver affecting Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It involves improper link resolution before file access, classified as CWE-59 ('Link Following'). This flaw could allow an attacker with limited privileges to gain higher privileges on the affected system. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43501) affects the Windows Common Log File System Driver in Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240.0). It is caused by improper link resolution before file access, which can be exploited to elevate privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8 (high severity), reflecting the potential for significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker with limited privileges could exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges on the affected Windows 10 Version 1507 system. This could lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, system modification, and disruption of availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.522Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a28671f8dd33fbd8572315d
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:55 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:19:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 00:25:25 UTC
Views: 58
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