How severe is CVE-2024-6768?

CVE-2024-6768 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2024-6768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6768?

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

Does CVE-2024-6768 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6768 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47801.

When was CVE-2024-6768 published?

CVE-2024-6768 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6768

CVE-2024-6768 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 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-1284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47801
Weakness: CWE-1284
Published: 2024-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Denial of Service in CLFS.sys in Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022 allows a malicious authenticated low-privilege user to cause a Blue Screen of Death via a forced call to the KeBugCheckEx function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6768?: A Denial of Service in CLFS.sys in Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022 allows a malicious authenticated low-privilege user to cause a Blue Screen of Death via a forced call to the KeBugCheckEx function.
How severe is CVE-2024-6768?: CVE-2024-6768 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2024-6768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6768 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6768 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47801.
When was CVE-2024-6768 published?: CVE-2024-6768 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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