What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-43590?

CVE-2024-43590 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-43590?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-43590. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Visual C Redistributable CVE-2024-43590

HIGH

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2024-10-08 secure@microsoft.com

Authentication Bypass Visual C Redistributable Visual Studio 2017 Visual Studio 2019 Visual Studio 2022

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: microsoft

Severity by source

Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 08, 2024 - 18:15 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Visual C++ Redistributable Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

AnalysisAI

Visual C++ Redistributable Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Visual C++ Redistributable Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Affected products include: Microsoft Visual C\+\+ Redistributable, Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, Microsoft Visual Studio 2019, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.