How severe is CVE-2024-43524?

CVE-2024-43524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-43524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43524?

CVE-2024-43524 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1809. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43524?

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

Does CVE-2024-43524 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43524 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40778.

When was CVE-2024-43524 published?

CVE-2024-43524 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43524

CVE-2024-43524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1809 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-118.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40778
Weakness: CWE-118
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Published: 2024-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43524?: Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-43524?: CVE-2024-43524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-43524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43524?: CVE-2024-43524 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1809. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43524?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43524 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43524 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40778.
When was CVE-2024-43524 published?: CVE-2024-43524 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43524

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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