How severe is CVE-2024-43603?

CVE-2024-43603 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-43603 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43603?

CVE-2024-43603 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43603?

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

Does CVE-2024-43603 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43603 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40354.

When was CVE-2024-43603 published?

CVE-2024-43603 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43603

CVE-2024-43603 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40354
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio
Published: 2024-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Visual Studio Collector Service Denial of Service Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43603?: Visual Studio Collector Service Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-43603?: CVE-2024-43603 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-43603 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43603?: CVE-2024-43603 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43603?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43603 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43603 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40354.
When was CVE-2024-43603 published?: CVE-2024-43603 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43603

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2015:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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