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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-43622
CVE-2024-43622:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-43622) is a critical security flaw discovered and disclosed in November 2024. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions (NIST NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. It is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) according to Microsoft's assessment (NIST NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability poses significant risks as it allows for remote code execution, potentially enabling attackers to gain high levels of access to affected systems. The CVSS scoring indicates potential high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (NIST NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across affected Windows versions. Users are advised to apply the relevant security patches (KB5046665, KB5046612, KB5046615, KB5046613, KB5046633, and others) depending on their Windows version (Rapid7).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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