How severe is CVE-2024-4162?

CVE-2024-4162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-4162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4162?

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

Does CVE-2024-4162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32721.

When was CVE-2024-4162 published?

CVE-2024-4162 was published on 2024-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4162

CVE-2024-4162 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32721
Weakness: CWE-119
Published: 2024-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer error in Panasonic KW Watcher versions 1.00 through 2.83 may allow attackers malicious read access to memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4162?: A buffer error in Panasonic KW Watcher versions 1.00 through 2.83 may allow attackers malicious read access to memory.
How severe is CVE-2024-4162?: CVE-2024-4162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-4162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-4162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32721.
When was CVE-2024-4162 published?: CVE-2024-4162 was published on 2024-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www3.panasonic.biz/ac/e/fasys/software_info/eco/tol_kwwatcher.jsp

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