CVE-2024-43553: NT OS Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
NT OS Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.7428Patch KB5044293 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.22221Patch KB5044343 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.2033Patch KB5044284 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.10240.20796Patch KB5044286 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.25118Patch KB5044342 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.1.7601.27366Patch KB5044321 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.0.6003.22918Patch KB5044306 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.25398.1189Patch KB5044288 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.4317Patch KB5044285 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.5011Patch KB5044273 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22621.4317Patch KB5044285 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.5011Patch KB5044273 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22000.3260Patch KB5044280 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.2762Patch KB5044281 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.6414Patch KB5044277
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43553?
CVE-2024-43553 is classified as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Microsoft Windows.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43553?
To fix CVE-2024-43553, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-43553?
CVE-2024-43553 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-43553?
CVE-2024-43553 can be exploited by attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2024-43553 if I cannot update immediately?
There are currently no official workarounds published for CVE-2024-43553, so updating is the best option for protection.