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CVE-2024-43491 - Microsoft Windows Update Use-After-Free Vulnerability

CVE-2024-43491

Microsoft | Windows

  • Date Added:
  • 2024-09-10
  • Due Date:
  • 2024-10-01
Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Update Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Update contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43491; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43491
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