CVE-2024-43498

Microsoft .net remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 3.59%

Published12 Nov 2024

Description

.NET and Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Microsoft .net9.0.0

Microsoft Visual Studio 2022≥ 17.10.0 < 17.10.9 · ≥ 17.11.0 < 17.11.6 · ≥ 17.6 < 17.6.21 · ≥ 17.8 < 17.8.16

Remediation

Fixed in

Microsoft Visual Studio 2022≥ 17.10.9

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-43498 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-43498 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.59%.

How severe is CVE-2024-43498?

CVE-2024-43498 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-43498?

Affected products include Microsoft .net, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43498?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 17.10.9 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.