CVE-2024-43551: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2024-43551 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607. It involves improper link resolution before file access, classified under CWE-59. This flaw could allow an attacker with limited privileges to gain higher privileges on the affected system. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43551, affects Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It is caused by improper link resolution before file access, which can lead to elevation of privilege. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with limited privileges to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining full control over the affected system. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Users and administrators should apply the provided security update to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-43551: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2024-43551 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607. It involves improper link resolution before file access, classified under CWE-59. This flaw could allow an attacker with limited privileges to gain higher privileges on the affected system. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43551, affects Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). It is caused by improper link resolution before file access, which can lead to elevation of privilege. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with limited privileges to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining full control over the affected system. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Users and administrators should apply the provided security update to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.536Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a28671c8dd33fbd857230b4
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:24:54 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 55
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