How severe is CVE-2024-43512?

CVE-2024-43512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-43512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43512?

CVE-2024-43512 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43512?

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

Does CVE-2024-43512 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43512 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40766.

When was CVE-2024-43512 published?

CVE-2024-43512 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43512

CVE-2024-43512 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40766
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Published: 2024-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Standards-Based Storage Management Service Denial of Service Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43512?: Windows Standards-Based Storage Management Service Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-43512?: CVE-2024-43512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-43512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43512?: CVE-2024-43512 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43512 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43512 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40766.
When was CVE-2024-43512 published?: CVE-2024-43512 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43512

Affected products (4)

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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