CVE-2024-37978

Name: CVE-2024-37978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-09T17:15:24.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-37978 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-121

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.3880
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.3880
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1009

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-37978Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-37978Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37978?

Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-37978?

CVE-2024-37978 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37978?

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-2024-37978?

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Source: NVD / NIST