How severe is CVE-2024-43495?

CVE-2024-43495 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-43495 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43495?

CVE-2024-43495 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 22h2. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43495?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-43495 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43495 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40754.

When was CVE-2024-43495 published?

CVE-2024-43495 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43495

CVE-2024-43495 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40754
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43495?: Windows libarchive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-43495?: CVE-2024-43495 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-43495 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43495?: CVE-2024-43495 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 22h2. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43495?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-43495 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43495 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40754.
When was CVE-2024-43495 published?: CVE-2024-43495 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43495

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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