How severe is CVE-2024-20684?

CVE-2024-20684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20684 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20684?

CVE-2024-20684 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 21h2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20684?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-20684 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20684 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18399.

When was CVE-2024-20684 published?

CVE-2024-20684 was published on 2024-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20684

CVE-2024-20684 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18399
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 21h2
Published: 2024-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20684?: Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-20684?: CVE-2024-20684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20684 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20684?: CVE-2024-20684 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 21h2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20684?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20684 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20684 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18399.
When was CVE-2024-20684 published?: CVE-2024-20684 was published on 2024-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20684

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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