How severe is CVE-2024-37979?

CVE-2024-37979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-37979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37979?

CVE-2024-37979 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37979?

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

Does CVE-2024-37979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37019.

When was CVE-2024-37979 published?

CVE-2024-37979 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37979

CVE-2024-37979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-822.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37019
Weakness: CWE-822
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Published: 2024-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37979?: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-37979?: CVE-2024-37979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-37979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-37979?: CVE-2024-37979 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-37979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37019.
When was CVE-2024-37979 published?: CVE-2024-37979 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-37979

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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