CVE-2024-37979

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-37979 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37979?
CVE-2024-37979 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-37979?
To fix CVE-2024-37979, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-37979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-37979 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-37979?
CVE-2024-37979 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation).
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