CVE-2024-43516: Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2024
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Updated

Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

42 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20796
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7428
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7428
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5011
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5011
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.3260
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 2016<10.0.14393.7428
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2762
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1189
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7515
10.0.14393.7515
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1251
10.0.25398.1251
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.230310.0.26100.2240
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20826
10.0.10240.20826
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20826
10.0.10240.20826
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7515
10.0.14393.7515
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7515
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7515
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.230310.0.26100.2240
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4460
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4460
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4460
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4460
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6532
10.0.17763.6532
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3260
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6532
10.0.17763.6532
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2849, <10.0.20348.2819
10.0.20348.284910.0.20348.2819
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.6532
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2849, <10.0.20348.2819
10.0.20348.284910.0.20348.2819
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3260
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.6532

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 10.0.14393.7515Patch KB5046612
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1251Patch KB5046618
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.2303Fixed in 10.0.26100.2240Patch KB5046696
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20826Patch KB5046665
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.4460Patch KB5046633
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.5131Patch KB5046613
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.4460Patch KB5046633
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.5131Patch KB5046613
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.6532Patch KB5046615
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.3260Patch KB5044280
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2849Fixed in 10.0.20348.2819Patch KB5046698

Event History

Oct 8, 2024
CVE Published
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
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43516?

CVE-2024-43516 has a severity rating of high and allows for elevation of privilege in Windows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43516?

To fix CVE-2024-43516, apply the relevant security patch provided by Microsoft for your Windows version.

3

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2024-43516?

CVE-2024-43516 affects multiple Windows versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-43516?

CVE-2024-43516 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Secure Kernel.

5

Is CVE-2024-43516 being actively exploited?

As of now, there is no public indication that CVE-2024-43516 is being actively exploited.

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