CVE-2024-36424

Name: CVE-2024-36424
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-06T15:15:41.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36424 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. K7RKScan.sys in K7 Ultimate Security before 17.0.2019 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) because of a NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

K7RKScan.sys in K7 Ultimate Security before 17.0.2019 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) because of a NULL pointer dereference.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
K7computing	K7 Ultimate Security	< 17.0.2019

References

https://support.k7computing.com/index.php?/selfhelp/view-article/Advisory-issued-on-5th-aug-2024-417Vendor Advisory
https://www.k7computing.com/Product

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36424?

K7RKScan.sys in K7 Ultimate Security before 17.0.2019 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) because of a NULL pointer dereference.

How severe is CVE-2024-36424?

CVE-2024-36424 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36424?

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-2024-36424?

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Source: NVD / NIST