CVE-2024-43458
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Windows Networking Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2024-43458) was disclosed on September 10, 2024. The vulnerability affects Microsoft Windows 10 version 1607 (x64) and Windows Server 2016 systems up to versions 10.0.14393.7336 (NVD Database).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. It is classified under CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource) (NVD Database).

Impact

This vulnerability primarily affects the confidentiality of the system, with high impact potential for information disclosure, while maintaining no direct impact on system integrity or availability (NVD Database).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available for affected systems through the Microsoft Update system (Microsoft Advisory).

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