CVE-2024-43521

Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description

Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 11.25% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43521 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43521?
CVE-2024-43521 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-43521?
To fix CVE-2024-43521, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-43521 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-43521 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-43521?
CVE-2024-43521 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation).
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