How severe is CVE-2024-43703?

CVE-2024-43703 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-2024-43703 being actively exploited?

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

How do I fix CVE-2024-43703?

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-2024-43703 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43703 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40283.

When was CVE-2024-43703 published?

CVE-2024-43703 was published on 2024-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43703

CVE-2024-43703 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40283
Weakness: CWE-416
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 achieve unauthorised reads and writes of physical memory from the GPU HW.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43703?: Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to achieve unauthorised reads and writes of physical memory from the GPU HW.
How severe is CVE-2024-43703?: CVE-2024-43703 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-2024-43703 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43703?: 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-2024-43703 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43703 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40283.
When was CVE-2024-43703 published?: CVE-2024-43703 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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