CVE-2024-7479

Name: CVE-2024-7479
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-25T11:15:12.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7479 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper verification of cryptographic signature during installation of a VPN driver via the TeamViewer_service.exe component of TeamViewer Remote Clients prior version 15.58.4 for Windows allows an attacker with local unprivileged access on a Windows system to elevate their privileges and install drivers.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper verification of cryptographic signature during installation of a VPN driver via the TeamViewer_service.exe component of TeamViewer Remote Clients prior version 15.58.4 for Windows allows an attacker with local unprivileged access on a Windows system to elevate their privileges and install drivers.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

References

https://www.teamviewer.com/en/resources/trust-center/security-bulletins/tv-2024-1006/

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7479?

How severe is CVE-2024-7479?

CVE-2024-7479 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7479?

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Source: NVD / NIST