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

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?

Ransomware Status:

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

Related News Articles

• Microsoft October 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 zero-days, 118 flawsOctober 8, 2024
• Microsoft Issues Patches for 79 Flaws, Including 3 Actively Exploited Windows FlawsSeptember 11, 2024
• Microsoft fixes 4 exploited zero-days and a code defect that nixed earlier security fixesSeptember 10, 2024
• Microsoft September 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 4 zero-days, 79 flawsSeptember 10, 2024

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-416