PT-2024-6836 · Microsoft · Visual C++ Redistributable Installer

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CVE-2024-43590

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Published

2024-10-08

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Updated

2026-07-07

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

VectorAV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Visual C++ Redistributable Installer (affected versions not specified)
Description The issue is related to insufficient access restrictions in the Visual C++ Redistributable Installer, which is part of the Microsoft Visual Studio development environment. Exploitation of this issue may allow an attacker to elevate their privileges.
Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

LPE

Improper Access Control

Improper Privilege Management

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

BDU:2024-08056
CVE-2024-43590

Affected Products

Visual C++ Redistributable Installer