CVE-2024-43631

Name: CVE-2024-43631
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-12T18:15:31.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-43631 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-822

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.4460
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.4460
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.2314
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.2849
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1251
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.2314

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43631Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43631?

Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-43631?

CVE-2024-43631 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43631?

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-2024-43631?

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Source: NVD / NIST