CVE-2024-43638

Name: CVE-2024-43638
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-12T18:15:33.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-43638 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows USB Video Class System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows USB Video Class System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10 1507	< 10.0.10240.20826	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.7515	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.6532	—
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 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	< 10.0.14393.7515	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.6532	—
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-2024-43638Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43638?

Windows USB Video Class System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-43638?

CVE-2024-43638 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43638?

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-2024-43638?

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Source: NVD / NIST