How severe is CVE-2024-43702?

CVE-2024-43702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-43702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43702?

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-2024-43702 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43702 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40282.

When was CVE-2024-43702 published?

CVE-2024-43702 was published on 2024-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43702

CVE-2024-43702 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-280.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40282
Weakness: CWE-280
Published: 2024-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to allow unprivileged access to arbitrary physical memory page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43702?: Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to allow unprivileged access to arbitrary physical memory page.
How severe is CVE-2024-43702?: CVE-2024-43702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-43702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43702?: 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-2024-43702 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43702 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40282.
When was CVE-2024-43702 published?: CVE-2024-43702 was published on 2024-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/

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