What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-1443?

CVE-2024-1443 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-1443?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-1443. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

Afterburner CVE-2024-1443

MEDIUM

NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

2024-03-07 help@fluidattacks.com

Denial Of Service Null Pointer Dereference Afterburner Msi

4.4

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: fluidattacks

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-476 OWASP Top 10:2025 A10:2025 - Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions ASVS 5.0 V16 - Security Logging and Error Handling Null pointer safety, defensive checks MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Impact The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A local attacker with access to the system could crash the application by dereferencing a null pointer.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

MSI Afterburner v4.6.5.16370 is vulnerable to a Denial of Service vulnerability by triggering the 0x80002000 IOCTL code of the RTCore64.sys driver. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.4), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Check pointers before dereferencing. Use static analysis tools to detect null pointer paths.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476), which allows attackers to crash the application by dereferencing a null pointer. MSI Afterburner v4.6.5.16370 is vulnerable to a Denial of Service vulnerability by triggering the 0x80002000 IOCTL code of the RTCore64.sys driver. The handle to the driver can only be obtained from a high integrity process. Affected products include: Msi Afterburner.

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Severity by source

Vendor (fluidattacks) PRIMARY 4.4 MEDIUM

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

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CVSS VectorVendor: fluidattacks

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

DescriptionCVE.org

MSI Afterburner v4.6.5.16370 is vulnerable to a Denial of Service vulnerability by triggering the 0x80002000 IOCTL code of the RTCore64.sys driver. The handle to the driver can only be obtained from a high integrity process.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 87% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.