How severe is CVE-2024-24970?

CVE-2024-24970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-24970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24970?

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

Does CVE-2024-24970 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24970 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22333.

When was CVE-2024-24970 published?

CVE-2024-24970 was published on 2024-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24970

CVE-2024-24970 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22333
Weakness: CWE-269
Published: 2024-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Potential vulnerabilities have been identified in the HP Display Control software component within the HP Application Enabling Software Driver which might allow escalation of privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24970?: Potential vulnerabilities have been identified in the HP Display Control software component within the HP Application Enabling Software Driver which might allow escalation of privilege.
How severe is CVE-2024-24970?: CVE-2024-24970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-24970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24970?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-24970 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24970 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22333.
When was CVE-2024-24970 published?: CVE-2024-24970 was published on 2024-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_10914875-10914901-16/hpsbhf03954

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