CVE-2024-43538: Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2024
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Updated

Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Denial of Service Vulnerability

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
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 2019<10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1189
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4317
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.4317
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1189
10.0.25398.1189
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5011
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5011
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5011
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4317
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.4317
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5011
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5011
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5011
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3260
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3260
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6414
10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6414
10.0.17763.6414

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 10.0.19045.5011Patch KB5044273
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.4317Patch KB5044285
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.5011Patch KB5044273
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.3260Patch KB5044280
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.6414Patch KB5044277

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-2024-43538?

The severity of CVE-2024-43538 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability affecting Windows Mobile Broadband Driver.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43538?

To fix CVE-2024-43538, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft, such as KB5044280 or KB5044273 for affected versions.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-43538?

CVE-2024-43538 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, including 21H2, 22H2, 23H2, and specific editions of Windows Server.

4

Can CVE-2024-43538 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-43538 can potentially be exploited remotely to create a Denial of Service condition.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-43538?

The potential consequences of CVE-2024-43538 include system downtime and loss of availability for devices using the affected Windows Mobile Broadband Driver.

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