CVE-2024-43517
Published: 08 October 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-43517 is a high-severity Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Its CVSS base score is 8.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 7.7% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
Microsoft ActiveX Data Objects contains a remote code execution vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-43517. The issue is rated 8.8 under CVSS 3.1 with the vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H and is associated with CWE-122. It affects the component when processing untrusted input in Microsoft environments that rely on ActiveX Data Objects.
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit the flaw over the network by supplying specially crafted input that triggers code execution once a user interacts with the malicious content. Successful exploitation grants the attacker full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected system without needing prior credentials.
The Microsoft Security Response Center advisory published at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43517 details available patches and mitigation steps for supported versions. The EPSS score has remained flat at 0.0806 since disclosure with no material increase.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-40771
Vulnerability details
Microsoft ActiveX Data Objects Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
No mitigating controls mapped yet. The per-CVE control annotator has not reached this CVE.