CVE-2024-21356: Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2024
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Updated

Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Denial of Service Vulnerability

Affected Software

57 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20469
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20469
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6709
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6709
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.4046
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4046
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2777
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.3155
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.3155
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6709
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2322
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.709
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21813
6.3.9600.21813
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24710
6.2.9200.24710
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22511
6.0.6003.22511
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21813
6.3.9600.21813
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24710
6.2.9200.24710
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26961
6.1.7601.26961
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22511
6.0.6003.22511
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22511
6.0.6003.22511
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6709
10.0.14393.6709
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26961
6.1.7601.26961
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22511
6.0.6003.22511
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3155
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6709
10.0.14393.6709
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20469
10.0.10240.20469
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6709
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4046
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4046
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3155
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6709
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.709
10.0.25398.709
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4046
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3155
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20469
10.0.10240.20469
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3155
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4046
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2777
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4046
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2777
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5458
10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2322
10.0.20348.2322
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2322
10.0.20348.2322
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4046
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5458
10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5458

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.21813Patch KB5034819
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22511Patch KB5034833
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.24710Patch KB5034830
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26961Patch KB5034809
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.6709Patch KB5034767
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.3155Patch KB5034765
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20469Patch KB5034774
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.4046Patch KB5034763
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.709Patch KB5034769
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.3155Patch KB5034765
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.4046Patch KB5034763
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2777Patch KB5034766
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2322Patch KB5034770
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5458Patch KB5034768

Event History

Feb 13, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21356?

CVE-2024-21356 has been rated as a critical Denial of Service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21356?

To fix CVE-2024-21356, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21356?

CVE-2024-21356 affects multiple Microsoft products including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server versions.

4

Can CVE-2024-21356 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-21356 can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing attackers to cause denial of service.

5

What versions of Windows are impacted by CVE-2024-21356?

CVE-2024-21356 impacts specific versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server from various builds.

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