CVE-2024-43461: Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing Vulnerability
First published: Tue Sep 10 2024(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.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.20766 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.20766 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.7336 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <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 Home Edition | <10.0.26100.1742 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =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 |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Reference Links
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43461 (Advisory)
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-vulnerability-abused-braille-spaces-in-zero-day-attacks/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43461
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-windows-flaw-used-in-infostealer-malware-attacks/
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/17/microsoft_zero_day_spoofing_flaw/
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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