CVE-2024-43551: Windows Storage Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 8, 2024
·Updated
Windows Storage Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
39 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
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
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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
Remediation
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-2024-43551?
CVE-2024-43551 is rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-43551?
To fix CVE-2024-43551, you should apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-43551?
CVE-2024-43551 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-43551?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-43551 could gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising sensitive data or system functionality.
5
How can I determine if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-43551?
You can determine if you are vulnerable to CVE-2024-43551 by checking if your Windows installation matches the affected versions and if the latest patches are applied.