CVE-2024-43451 Microsoft Windows NTLMv2 Hash Disclosure Spoofing

Exploited in the wild Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Attackers can spoof NTLM authentication to disclose user hashes, potentially leading to credential theft and unauthorized access.

Exploited in the wild
Since 12 Nov 2024
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-43451?

CVE-2024-43451 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 12 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

NTLM Hash Disclosure Spoofing Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-73

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43451?

It affects 15 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 and 9 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43451?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43451 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 3 Dec 2024.

Is CVE-2024-43451 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2024-43451 in the wild since at least 12 Nov 2024.

Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Microsoft Windows 10 1507 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8rx5-xm8f-w3w5.

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