Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Affects Microsoft Management Console
CVE-2024-43572

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🦅 CISA Reported📰 News Worthy

Summary

A vulnerability exists within Microsoft Management Console that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. This issue arises due to improper handling of input data, enabling malicious actors to manipulate the console functionality. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to severe impacts on the system environment, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential control over the affected systems. Organizations using Microsoft Management Console should review their configurations and apply necessary patches to mitigate this risk. For more details and updates, visit the Microsoft advisory.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.0 < 10.0.10240.20796

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.0 < 10.0.14393.7428

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.0 < 10.0.17763.6414

News Articles

favicon imageHelp Net Security

Week in review: Microsoft fixes two exploited zero-days, SOC teams are losing trust in security tools - Help Net Security

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft patches two zero-days exploited in the wild

3 months ago

favicon imageThe Cyber Express

Microsoft Patch Tuesday: October 2024 CVE Updates

Microsoft’s October 2024 Patch Tuesday addresses 117 CVEs, including critical zero-day vulnerabilities.

3 months ago

favicon imageKrebs on Security

Patch Tuesday, October 2024 Edition

Microsoft today released security updates to fix at least 117 security holes in Windows computers and other software, including two vulnerabilities that are already seeing active attacks. Also, Adobe plugged 52 security holes across a range of products, and Apple…

3 months ago

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • 📰

    First article discovered by CrowdStrike.com

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre DatabaseCISA DatabaseMicrosoft Feed4 News Article(s)
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