CVE-2024-43533 Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a use-after-free flaw in the Windows Remote Desktop Client, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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-2024-43533?

CVE-2024-43533 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 21h2, published on 8 Oct 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

Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43533?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 11 21h2, Microsoft Windows 11 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43533?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43533 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2024-43533 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43533 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9g9j-5cqg-x5cc.

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