What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-43492?

CVE-2024-43492 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-43492?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-43492. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Autoupdate CVE-2024-43492

HIGH

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2024-09-10 secure@microsoft.com

Authentication Bypass Microsoft Autoupdate

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: microsoft

Severity by source

Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 10, 2024 - 17:15 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

AnalysisAI

Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Affected products include: Microsoft Autoupdate.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.