Vulnerability · Published Nov 12, 2024 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2024-43630Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity stack buffer overflow in Windows 10 Version 21H2 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 3.8% (higher than 90% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)3.8%top 10.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.20348.0 – before 10.0.20348.2849 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19043.0 – before 10.0.19044.5131 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | 10.0.19045.0 – before 10.0.19045.5131 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.2314 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) | 10.0.25398.0 – before 10.0.25398.1251 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.2314 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.2314 |
Weakness: CWE-121 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
References
- Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory