SB2024100885 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Secure Kernel Mode

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43528)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows Secure Kernel Mode. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

2) Untrusted Pointer Dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43516)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Secure Kernel Mode. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-43528
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-43516