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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-43638
CVE-2024-43638:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Windows USB Video Class System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2024-43638) was discovered and disclosed in November 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions (MITRE CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 7.0, indicating a high severity level. The attack vector is local (AV:L), with low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring no authentication (Au:N), and potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability completely (C:C/I:C/A:C) (Rapid7).
Impact
This elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows USB Video Class System Driver could allow an attacker to gain elevated system privileges, potentially leading to complete system compromise (MITRE CVE).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across multiple Windows versions. The fixes are available through various KB updates including KB5046665, KB5046612, KB5046615, KB5046613, KB5046633, and others for different Windows versions and editions (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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