CVE-2024-43581: Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Oct 8, 2024
·Updated
Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
40 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 1809<10.0.17763.6414
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6414
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 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 21h2<10.0.22000.3260
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.3260
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4317
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4317
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4317
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4317
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2033
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2033
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 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
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-2024-43581?
The severity of CVE-2024-43581 is classified as high due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-43581?
To fix CVE-2024-43581, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows products.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-43581?
CVE-2024-43581 impacts Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions according to specific build numbers.
4
What consequences can occur if CVE-2024-43581 is exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2024-43581 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to a complete system compromise.
5
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2024-43581?
Currently, no effective workaround exists for CVE-2024-43581, making prompt patching essential.