CVE-2024-43642

Summary

CVE-2024-43642 is a newly disclosed Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability affecting Windows Server's Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. This issue allows an unauthenticated attacker to send a specially crafted packet to trigger a memory leak, leading to a denial of service condition on the targeted system. The vulnerability can potentially be exploited to cause significant network disruption and decreased performance. It is strongly recommended that affected organizations install the Microsoft released patch to mitigate this risk. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, making it a serious concern for organizations with exposed SMB servers.

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