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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-43573
CVE-2024-43573:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2024-43573) is a security flaw affecting various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in October 2024, affecting multiple Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) from NIST with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N, while Microsoft assigned it a medium severity score of 6.5. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) according to Microsoft's assessment (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to achieve high levels of confidentiality and integrity compromise if successfully exploited. Based on the CVSS scoring, while availability is not impacted, the vulnerability poses significant risks to system confidentiality and integrity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across affected systems. Organizations are advised to apply vendor-provided patches or discontinue product use if mitigations are unavailable. Multiple KB updates have been released for different Windows versions, including KB5044286, KB5044293, KB5044277, KB5044273, and others (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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