How severe is CVE-2023-24898?

CVE-2023-24898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-24898 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24898?

CVE-2023-24898 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2022. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24898?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-24898 published?

CVE-2023-24898 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24898

CVE-2023-24898 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2022 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Published: 2023-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows SMB Denial of Service Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24898?: Windows SMB Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-24898?: CVE-2023-24898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-24898 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24898?: CVE-2023-24898 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2022. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24898?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-24898 published?: CVE-2023-24898 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-24898

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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