Microsoft Windows VMSwitch Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2024-43625

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2022
Windows 11 Version 22h2
Windows 11 Version 22h3
Windows 11 Version 23h2
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2024

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📈 Score: 690👾 Exploit Exists📰 News Worthy

What is CVE-2024-43625?

CVE-2024-43625 is a vulnerability found in the Microsoft Windows VMSwitch component, which is utilized for creating and managing virtual network switches in virtualized environments. This vulnerability presents an elevation of privilege risk, allowing unauthorized users to execute actions with higher privileges than intended. Such an exploitation could severely compromise the integrity and security of virtualized networks, potentially leading to significant operational disruptions and unauthorized access to sensitive data within an organization.

Technical Details

The flaw arises from improper validation within the VMSwitch component of Microsoft Windows, which handles virtual network switching in virtualized settings. Attackers with access to a system could manipulate certain functions, allowing them to gain elevated privileges. The technical specifics surrounding this vulnerability highlight the importance of proper input validation and secure access controls within software components involved in network management.

Potential impact of CVE-2024-43625

  1. Unauthorized Access: Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized users attaining elevated privileges within the virtualized environment, potentially allowing them to manipulate network configurations or access sensitive data.

  2. Operational Disruption: Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to disrupt network services, leading to significant downtime and affecting an organization's operations, customer services, and reputation.

  3. Data Breaches: If attackers gain the ability to execute actions with higher privileges, they may access, exfiltrate, or manipulate sensitive data, leading to data breaches that could have regulatory and financial repercussions for the organization.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 11 version 22H2 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.4460

Windows 11 version 22H3 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.4460

Windows 11 Version 23H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.4460

News Articles

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November 2024 Patch Tuesday: Updates and Analysis | CrowdStrike

Microsoft has released security updates for 158 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days and four critical, for its November 2024 Patch Tuesday rollout.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 📰

    First article discovered by CrowdStrike.com

  • Vulnerability published

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