HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-36343
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-36343

CWE-124Published: May 19, 2026· Updated: May 20, 2026

4.6
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:0.5th

Official Description

Improper input validation in the System Management Mode (SMM) communications buffer could allow a privileged attacker to perform an out of bounds read or write to a limited section of the Top of Memory Segment (TSEG) memory region, potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality or integrity.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-36343 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeX
Impact
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-36343
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-124
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedMay 19, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-124)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-36343 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.