How severe is CVE-2024-3779?

CVE-2024-3779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, 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 low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3779 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3779?

CVE-2024-3779 primarily affects Eset Internet Security. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3779?

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

Does CVE-2024-3779 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3779 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32351.

When was CVE-2024-3779 published?

CVE-2024-3779 was published on 2024-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3779

CVE-2024-3779 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eset Internet Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32351
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Eset Internet Security
Published: 2024-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Denial of service vulnerability present shortly after product installation or upgrade, potentially allowed an attacker to render ESET’s security product inoperable, provided non-default preconditions were met.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3779?: Denial of service vulnerability present shortly after product installation or upgrade, potentially allowed an attacker to render ESET’s security product inoperable, provided non-default preconditions were met.
How severe is CVE-2024-3779?: CVE-2024-3779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, 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 low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3779 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3779?: CVE-2024-3779 primarily affects Eset Internet Security. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3779?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-3779 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3779 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32351.
When was CVE-2024-3779 published?: CVE-2024-3779 was published on 2024-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.eset.com/en/ca8688

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:eset:internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:nod32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:security:*:*:*:*:ultimate:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:*:*:*:*:premium:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:endpoint_antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:server_security:*:*:*:*:*:windows_server:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:mail_security:*:*:*:*:*:exchange_server:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:mail_security:-:*:*:*:*:domino:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:security:*:*:*:*:*:sharepoint_server:*:*

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