CVE-2024-43537: CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
CVE-2024-43537 is a vulnerability in the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver on Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809. It involves the use of an uninitialized resource that can lead to a denial of service condition. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.5. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43537, affects the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 (specifically version 10.0.17763.0). It is classified under CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource) and CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). The flaw allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) by exploiting the use of uninitialized resources within the driver. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity level, with attack vector requiring adjacent network access, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and resulting in an impact limited to availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a denial of service condition, impacting system availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The attack requires adjacent network access and does not require user interaction or privileges.
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 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) to remediate the issue.
CVE-2024-43537: CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
CVE-2024-43537 is a vulnerability in the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver on Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809. It involves the use of an uninitialized resource that can lead to a denial of service condition. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.5. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43537, affects the Windows Mobile Broadband Driver in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 (specifically version 10.0.17763.0). It is classified under CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource) and CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). The flaw allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) by exploiting the use of uninitialized resources within the driver. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity level, with attack vector requiring adjacent network access, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and resulting in an impact limited to availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause a denial of service condition, impacting system availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The attack requires adjacent network access and does not require user interaction or privileges.
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 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0) to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.531Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867298dd33fbd85723282
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:19:05 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:23:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 136
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