CVE-2024-43500: Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2024
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Updated

Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4317
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4317
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1189
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4317
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4317
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1189
10.0.25398.1189
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4317
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4317

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 10.0.26100.2033Patch KB5044284
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.4317Patch KB5044285
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1189Patch KB5044288
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.4317Patch KB5044285

Event History

Oct 8, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43500?

CVE-2024-43500 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43500?

To fix CVE-2024-43500, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft for your version of Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-43500?

CVE-2024-43500 affects Windows 11 versions 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2, as well as Windows Server 2022 23H2.

4

Can CVE-2024-43500 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-43500 does not require authentication and can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-43500?

CVE-2024-43500 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Resilient File System (ReFS).

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