HIGH
CVE-2024-37973
CWE-674Published: July 9, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-37973 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Microsoft13 product(s)
windows 10 1507windows 10 1607windows 10 1809windows 10 21h2windows 10 22h2windows 11 21h2windows 11 22h2windows 11 23h2windows server 2012windows server 2016windows server 2019windows server 2022+1
Source: NVD CPE · 14 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-37973Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-37973Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-37973
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-674
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 9, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-674)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-37973 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.