Actively exploited · Published Oct 8, 2024 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2024-43572Microsoft Management Console Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 7.8 Exploited
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on October 8, 2024). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 66.7% (higher than 99.3% of all known vulnerabilities). Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by Oct 29, 2024.
Official description
Microsoft Management Console Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-707 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
References
- Microsoft Management Console Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-43572 government-resource