CVE-2024-43541

Name: CVE-2024-43541
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-08T18:15:18.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-43541 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol 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

2.28%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.7428	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.6414	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.2762	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1189	—

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43541Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43541?

Microsoft Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol Denial of Service Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-43541?

CVE-2024-43541 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43541?

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-2024-43541?

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Source: NVD / NIST