CVE-2023-24860

Name: CVE-2023-24860
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-11T21:15:18.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-24860 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 3.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.05%

85.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Malware Protection Engine	< 1.1.20200.4

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-24860Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-24860Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24860?

Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-24860?

CVE-2023-24860 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24860?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-24860?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST