Windows Update: remote code execution (CVE-2024-43491)

critical severity · exploited in the wild · published 2024-09-10

A crafted file, page or request can make Windows run attacker code on the PC. Attackers already use this flaw in the wild.

Fixed in: 10.0.10240.20766

CVE: CVE-2024-43491

Source: Microsoft (MSRC)

Am I affected?

You are affected if the installed version is older than 10.0.10240.20766. Check the version you have and update to 10.0.10240.20766 or later. The fixed version is verified against a vendor or advisory source.

Get the fix

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