CVE-2024-43571: CWE-923: Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
CVE-2024-43571 is a medium severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 that involves improper restriction of communication channels to intended endpoints, categorized under CWE-923. It is described as a 'Sudo for Windows Spoofing Vulnerability' and affects version 10.0.26100.0. The vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges to potentially spoof communication channels, impacting confidentiality. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43571) in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0) is classified as CWE-923, indicating improper restriction of communication channels to intended endpoints. It is described as a 'Sudo for Windows Spoofing Vulnerability,' suggesting that an attacker with limited privileges could spoof communication channels, potentially leading to unauthorized access or information disclosure. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.6 (medium severity), with attack vector local, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required. The impact primarily affects confidentiality (high), with limited integrity impact and no availability impact. Microsoft has issued an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges and requiring user interaction to spoof communication channels within Windows 11 Version 24H2, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of information (high confidentiality impact). Integrity impact is limited, and availability is not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided patch to affected Windows 11 Version 24H2 systems (build 10.0.26100.0) to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official update.
CVE-2024-43571: CWE-923: Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Description
CVE-2024-43571 is a medium severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 that involves improper restriction of communication channels to intended endpoints, categorized under CWE-923. It is described as a 'Sudo for Windows Spoofing Vulnerability' and affects version 10.0.26100.0. The vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges to potentially spoof communication channels, impacting confidentiality. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.6medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43571) in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0) is classified as CWE-923, indicating improper restriction of communication channels to intended endpoints. It is described as a 'Sudo for Windows Spoofing Vulnerability,' suggesting that an attacker with limited privileges could spoof communication channels, potentially leading to unauthorized access or information disclosure. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.6 (medium severity), with attack vector local, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required. The impact primarily affects confidentiality (high), with limited integrity impact and no availability impact. Microsoft has issued an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges and requiring user interaction to spoof communication channels within Windows 11 Version 24H2, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of information (high confidentiality impact). Integrity impact is limited, and availability is not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided patch to affected Windows 11 Version 24H2 systems (build 10.0.26100.0) to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.544Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867178dd33fbd85722ffc
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:18:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 11:26:21 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 47
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