CVE-2024-43556: Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 8, 2024
·Updated
Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
58 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
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 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
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20796
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 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
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
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·05:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43556?
CVE-2024-43556 has a severity rating set by Microsoft, indicating a medium threat level for potential exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-43556?
To fix CVE-2024-43556, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-43556?
CVE-2024-43556 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows Server 2022, and Windows 11.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-43556?
CVE-2024-43556 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Component.
5
Can I prevent the exploitation of CVE-2024-43556 by disabling certain features?
Disabling certain features may reduce the risk, but applying the recommended security updates is the most effective way to prevent exploitation of CVE-2024-43556.