CVE-2024-21429
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Windows USB Hub Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-21429) was disclosed on March 12, 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a Numeric Truncation Error (CWE-197) (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code through the Windows USB Hub Driver, potentially gaining high levels of access to the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability (MSRC).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across affected systems. Updates are available through various KB articles including KB5035845, KB5035849, KB5035853, KB5035854, KB5035855, KB5035856, KB5035857, and KB5035858 (Rapid7).

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