How severe is CVE-2024-36424?

CVE-2024-36424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, 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-2024-36424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36424?

CVE-2024-36424 affects K7computing K7 Ultimate Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36424?

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

Does CVE-2024-36424 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36424 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36077.

When was CVE-2024-36424 published?

CVE-2024-36424 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36424

CVE-2024-36424 is a medium-severity vulnerability in K7computing K7 Ultimate Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36077
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: K7computing K7 Ultimate Security
Published: 2024-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

K7RKScan.sys in K7 Ultimate Security before 17.0.2019 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) because of a NULL pointer dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36424?: K7RKScan.sys in K7 Ultimate Security before 17.0.2019 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) because of a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2024-36424?: CVE-2024-36424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, 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-2024-36424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36424?: CVE-2024-36424 affects K7computing K7 Ultimate Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-36424 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36424 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36077.
When was CVE-2024-36424 published?: CVE-2024-36424 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:k7computing:k7_ultimate_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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