MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2024-37979

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.7428
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.6414
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.2762

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-37979?

CVE-2024-37979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-37979?

CVE-2024-37979 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-37979?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022.