CVE-2024-43461: Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2024
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Updated

Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform contains a user interface (UI) misrepresentation of critical information vulnerability that allows an attacker to spoof a web page. This vulnerability was exploited in conjunction with CVE-2024-38112.

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Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability

NVD

Affected Software

99 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20766
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20766
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6293
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.4894
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4894
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4894
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4894
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.3197
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4169
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22621.4169
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4169
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.1742
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6293
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2700
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1128
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.27320, <1.001
6.1.7601.273201.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22175
6.3.9600.22175
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22870
6.0.6003.22870
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.27320, <1.001
6.1.7601.273201.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22175, <1.001
6.3.9600.221751.001
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22870
6.0.6003.22870
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25073, <1.001
6.2.9200.250731.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22870
6.0.6003.22870
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25073
6.2.9200.25073
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22870
6.0.6003.22870
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20766
10.0.10240.20766
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7336
10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4169
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1128
10.0.25398.1128
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20766
10.0.10240.20766
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4894
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4894
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4894
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4169
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4169
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7336
10.0.14393.7336
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4169
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4894
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4894
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4894
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6293
10.0.17763.6293
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3197
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3197
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2700, <10.0.20348.2695
10.0.20348.270010.0.20348.2695
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.6293
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.1742
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2700, <10.0.20348.2695
10.0.20348.270010.0.20348.2695
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.1742
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6293
10.0.17763.6293
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.6293

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 6.1.7601.27320Fixed in 1.001Patch KB5043049
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22175Patch KB5043138
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22175Fixed in 1.001Patch KB5043049
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22870Patch KB5043087
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.7336Patch KB5043051
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.25073Fixed in 1.001Patch KB5043049
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.25073Patch KB5043125
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20766Patch KB5043083
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.4169Patch KB5043076
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1128Patch KB5043055
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.4894Patch KB5043064
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.4169Patch KB5043076
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.4894Patch KB5043064
  14. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.3197Patch KB5043067
  15. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.6293Patch KB5043050
  16. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2700Fixed in 10.0.20348.2695Patch KB5042880
  17. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.1742Patch KB5043080

Event History

Sep 10, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Known Exploited
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 15, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:16 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:18 PM
Sep 16, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:53 PM
Sep 17, 2024
News Published
via The Register·01:29 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:31 AM
Mar 18, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:11 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43461?

CVE-2024-43461 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to spoof user interface elements.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43461?

To fix CVE-2024-43461, apply the necessary security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-43461?

CVE-2024-43461 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and several Windows Server editions.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-43461?

If exploited, CVE-2024-43461 can lead to phishing attacks by allowing attackers to display misleading information on spoofed web pages.

5

Has CVE-2024-43461 been actively exploited?

Yes, CVE-2024-43461 has been reported to be exploited in the wild alongside other vulnerabilities such as CVE-2024-38112.

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