CVE-2024-43640: Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Nov 12, 2024
·Updated
Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
23 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4460
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2849
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
Nov 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43640?
CVE-2024-43640 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Windows Kernel-Mode Driver.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-43640?
To fix CVE-2024-43640, apply the latest security updates for Windows as per the recommendations from Microsoft.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-43640?
CVE-2024-43640 affects specific versions of Windows 10 and 11, including 21H2, 22H2, and 23H2.
4
Can CVE-2024-43640 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2024-43640 requires local access to the affected system for exploitation.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-43640?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-43640 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.