CVE-2024-43563: Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.22221Patch KB5044343 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.7428Patch KB5044293 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.25118Patch KB5044342 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.10240.20796Patch KB5044286 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.2033Patch KB5044284 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.25398.1189Patch KB5044288 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.5011Patch KB5044273 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.4317Patch KB5044285 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.5011Patch KB5044273 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22621.4317Patch KB5044285 - 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-2024-43563?
CVE-2024-43563 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43563?
To fix CVE-2024-43563, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2024-43563?
CVE-2024-43563 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.
Can exploitation of CVE-2024-43563 allow an attacker to gain administrative privileges?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2024-43563 can allow an attacker to gain administrative privileges on the affected system.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-43563 in the wild?
As of now, there is no public indication that CVE-2024-43563 is currently being exploited in the wild.