CVE-2024-43502
published 2024-10-08CVE-2024-43502: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
PriorityP337high7.1CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHINAH
EPSS
5.96%
92.4th percentile
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected
17 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.6414 | 10.0.17763.6414 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5011 | 10.0.19044.5011 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5011 | 10.0.19045.5011 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.6414 | 10.0.17763.6414 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.5011 | 10.0.19044.5011 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.5011 | 10.0.19045.5011 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.6414 | 10.0.17763.6414 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.6414 | 10.0.17763.6414 |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1809_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1809_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2019 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
vendor_msrc7.1HIGH
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Microsoft
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2024-10-08·CVSS 7.1
CVE-2024-43502 [HIGH] CWE-908 Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
FAQ: What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metrics, successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to major loss of confidentiality (C:H), have no effect on integrity (I:N) and have a high impact on availability (A:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability?
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to disclose confidential information or make the service unavailable but does not allow the attacker to modify any data.
Windows Kernel: Windows Kernel
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Elevation of Privilege
Exploit Status: Publ
GHSA
GHSA-298p-mmc8-j4x9: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2024-10-08
CVE-2024-43502 [HIGH] CWE-908 GHSA-298p-mmc8-j4x9: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Qualys
Microsoft & Adobe October 2024 Patch Tuesday Updates | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2024-10-08
Microsoft & Adobe October 2024 Patch Tuesday Updates | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2024
- Adobe Patches for October 2024
- Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Vulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- Rapid Response with Patch Management (PM)
- EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Compliance (PC)
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
Microsoft has rolled out its October 2024 Patch Tuesday updates, offering vital security fixes for IT professionals to implement. With several critical vulnerabilities patched, this release highlights the ongoing need for regular maintenance and attention to security.
## Microsoft P
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft October 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 zero-days, 118 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2024-10-08·CVSS 6.5
[MEDIUM] Microsoft October 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 zero-days, 118 flaws
## Microsoft October 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 zero-days, 118 flaws
## Lawrence Abrams
28 Elevation of Privilege vulnerabilities
7 Security Feature Bypass vulnerabilities
43 Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities
6 Information Disclosure vulnerabilities
26 Denial of Service vulnerabilities
7 Spoofing vulnerabilities
This count does not include three Edge flaws that were previously fixed on October 3rd.
To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the new Windows 11 KB5044284 and KB5044285 cumulative updates and the Windows 10 KB5044273 update .
## Five zero-days disclosed
This month's Patch Tuesday fixes five zero-days, two of which were actively exploited in attacks, and all five were publicly disclosed.
Microsoft classi
Trendmicro
The October 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-10-08·CVSS 7.1
[HIGH] The October 2024 Security Update Review
## The October 2024 Security Update Review
Get the October 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs 2024/10/08 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
It’s the spooky season, and there’s nothing spookier than security patches – at least in my world. Microsoft and Adobe have released their latest patches, and no bones about it, there are some skeletons in those closets. Take a break from your regular activities and join us as we review the details of their latest security alerts. If you’d rather watch the full video recap covering the entire release, you can check it out here:
CVE
Title
Severity
CVSS
Public
Exploited
Type
CVE-2024-43572
Microsoft Management Console Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Moderate
7.8
Yes
Yes
RCE
CVE-2024-43573
Windows MSHTML Platform Spo
Trendmicro
The October 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2024-10-08
The October 2024 Security Update Review
# The October 2024 Security Update Review
Get the October 2024 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs
2024/10/08
Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
It’s the spooky season, and there’s nothing spookier than security patches – at least in my world. Microsoft and Adobe have released their latest patches, and no bones about it, there are some skeletons in those closets. Take a break from your regular activities and join us as we review the details of their latest security alerts. If you’d rather watch the full video recap covering the entire release, you can check it out here:
Adobe Patches for October 2024
For October, Adobe released nine patches addressing 52 CVEs in Adobe Substance 3D Painter, Commerce, Dimension, Animate, Lightroom, InCopy, InDesign, Substance 3D Stager, and A
Talos
Largest Patch Tuesday since July includes two exploited in the wild, three critical vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2024-10-08·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Largest Patch Tuesday since July includes two exploited in the wild, three critical vulnerabilities
## Largest Patch Tuesday since July includes two exploited in the wild, three critical vulnerabilities
The largest Microsoft Patch Tuesday since July includes two vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild and three other critical issues across the company’s range of hardware and software offerings.
October’s monthly security update from Microsoft includes fixes for 117 CVEs, the most in a month since July’s updates covered 142 vulnerabilities .
The two vulnerabilities that Microsoft reports have been actively exploited in the wild and are publicly known are both rated as only being of “moderate” severity.
CVE-2024-43572 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Microsoft Management Console that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted machine.
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2024 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2024-10-08
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2024 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2024
Adobe Patches for October 2024
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Vulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
Rapid Response with Patch Management (PM)
EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Compliance (PC)
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
Microsoft has rolled out its October 2024 Patch Tuesday updates, offering vital security fixes for IT professionals to implement. With several critical vulnerabilities patched, this release highlights the ongoing need for regular maintenance and attention to security.
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday
Talos
Largest Patch Tuesday since July includes two exploited in the wild, three critical vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2024-10-08·CVSS 9.8
[CRITICAL] Largest Patch Tuesday since July includes two exploited in the wild, three critical vulnerabilities
The largest Microsoft Patch Tuesday since July includes two vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild and three other critical issues across the company’s range of hardware and software offerings.
October’s monthly security update from Microsoft includes fixes for 117 CVEs, the most in a month since July’s updates covered 142 vulnerabilities.
The two vulnerabilities that Microsoft reports have been actively exploited in the wild and are publicly known are both rated as only being of “moderate” severity.
CVE-2024-43572 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Microsoft Management Console that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted machine. Microsoft’s security update will prevent untrusted Microsoft Saved Console (MSC) files from being opened
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