Microsoft .NET/.NET Framework/Visual Studio algorithmic complexity
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Microsoft .NET, .NET Framework and Visual Studio. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in algorithmic complexity. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-43483. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft .NET, .NET Framework and Visual Studio (affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a algorithmic complexity vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-407. An algorithm in a product has an inefficient worst-case computational complexity that may be detrimental to system performance and can be triggered by an attacker, typically using crafted manipulations that ensure that the worst case is being reached. This is going to have an impact on availability.
The weakness was disclosed 10/08/2024 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-43483. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208439 (RHEL 8 : .NET 6.0 (RHSA-2024:7851)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (208439) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3124). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Affected
- Microsoft .NET Framework
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Ubuntu Linux
- Oracle Linux
- RESF Rocky Linux
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2015
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2022
- Microsoft Visual C++
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2019
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
- SolarWinds Platform
- Trellix Data Loss Prevention
Product
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License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5
VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.5
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.5
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Algorithmic complexityCWE: CWE-407 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Unproven
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Nessus ID: 208439
Nessus Name: RHEL 8 : .NET 6.0 (RHSA-2024:7851)
Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
10/08/2024 🔍10/08/2024 🔍
10/08/2024 🔍
09/09/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comAdvisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2024-43483 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-43483
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-279672
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3124 - Microsoft Entwicklerwerkzeuge: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Privilegieneskalation
Entry
Created: 10/08/2024 19:53Updated: 09/09/2025 11:37
Changes: 10/08/2024 19:53 (34), 10/08/2024 19:57 (34), 10/09/2024 18:35 (2), 09/09/2025 11:37 (7)
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