#windows

**According to the CVSS metric, successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to some loss of availability (A:L) and a total loss of Integrity (I:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability?** Successful exploitation of this vulnerability enables an attacker to perform arbitrary file deletion (I:H). That file deletion might result in partial loss of component availability. (A:L).

**According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution?** The word **Remote** in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally. This means an attacker or victim needs to execute code from the local machine to exploit the vulnerability.

**How do I restore the fixes that this Windows Servicing Stack vulnerability rolled back?** Customers need to install both the servicing stack update (KB5043936) AND security update (KB5043083), released on September 10, 2024, to be fully protected from the vulnerabilities that this CVE rolled back. For more information see KB5043083. Customers whose systems are configured to receive automatic updates do not need to take any further action.

**What kind of security feature could be bypassed by successfully exploiting this vulnerability?** An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could bypass the SmartScreen user experience.

**Windows 11, version 24H2 is not generally available yet. Why are there updates for this version of Windows listed in the Security Updates table?** The new Copilot+ devices that are now publicly available come with Windows 11, version 24H2 installed. Customers with these devices need to know about any vulnerabilities that affect their machine and to install the updates if they are not receiving automatic updates. Note that the general availability date for Windows 11, version 24H2 is scheduled for later this year.

**According to the CVSS metric, user interaction is required (UI:R). What interaction would the user have to do?** This attack requires a admin user on the client to connect to a malicious server and then take specific actions which could result in information disclosure.

**Windows 11, version 24H2 is not generally available yet. Why are there updates for this version of Windows listed in the Security Updates table?** The new Copilot+ devices that are now publicly available come with Windows 11, version 24H2 installed. Customers with these devices need to know about any vulnerabilities that affect their machine and to install the updates if they are not receiving automatic updates. Note that the general availability date for Windows 11, version 24H2 is scheduled for later this year.

**I am running SQL Server on my system. What action do I need to take?** Update your relevant version of SQL Server. Any applicable driver fixes are included in those updates. **I am running my own application on my system. What action do I need to take?** Update your application to use Microsoft OLE DB Driver 18 or 19. Update the drivers to the versions listed on this page, which provide protection against this vulnerability. **I am running an application from a software vendor on my system. What action do I need to take?** Consult with your application vendor if it is compatible with Microsoft OLE DB Driver 18 or 19. Update the drivers to the versions listed in this page, which provide protection against this vulnerability **There are GDR and/or CU (Cumulative Update) updates offered for my version of SQL Server. How do I know which update to use?** * First, determine your SQL Server version number. For more information on determining your SQL Server version number, see Micr...

**I am running SQL Server on my system. What action do I need to take?** Update your relevant version of SQL Server. Any applicable driver fixes are included in those updates. **I am running my own application on my system. What action do I need to take?** Update your application to use Microsoft OLE DB Driver 18 or 19. Update the drivers to the versions listed on this page, which provide protection against this vulnerability. **I am running an application from a software vendor on my system. What action do I need to take?** Consult with your application vendor if it is compatible with Microsoft OLE DB Driver 18 or 19. Update the drivers to the versions listed in this page, which provide protection against this vulnerability **There are GDR and/or CU (Cumulative Update) updates offered for my version of SQL Server. How do I know which update to use?** * First, determine your SQL Server version number. For more information on determining your SQL Server version number, see Micr...

**Windows 11, version 24H2 is not generally available yet. Why are there updates for this version of Windows listed in the Security Updates table?** The new Copilot+ devices that are now publicly available come with Windows 11, version 24H2 installed. Customers with these devices need to know about any vulnerabilities that affect their machine and to install the updates if they are not receiving automatic updates. Note that the general availability date for Windows 11, version 24H2 is scheduled for later this year.