PatchTheCVECVE-2024-3779: Denial of service vulnerability present shortly after product installation or upgrade, potentially allowed an
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CVE-2024-3779 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting internet security, nod32, security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Denial of service vulnerability present shortly after product installation or upgrade, potentially allowed an attacker to render ESET’s security product inoperable, provided non-default preconditions were met.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 90%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-276 |
| Published | 2024-07-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
eset internet security UPGRADE
Affected: < 17.2.7.0
Fixed in: 17.2.7.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy internet-security || rpm -q internet-security || internet-security --version
2. UPGRADE to 17.2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade internet-security
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade internet-security
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
eset nod32 UPGRADE
Affected: < 17.2.7.0
Fixed in: 17.2.7.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy nod32 || rpm -q nod32 || nod32 --version
2. UPGRADE to 17.2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nod32
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade nod32
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
eset security UPGRADE
Affected: < 17.2.7.0
Fixed in: 17.2.7.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy security || rpm -q security || security --version
2. UPGRADE to 17.2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade security
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade security
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
eset smart security UPGRADE
Affected: < 17.2.7.0
Fixed in: 17.2.7.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy smart-security || rpm -q smart-security || smart-security --version
2. UPGRADE to 17.2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smart-security
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade smart-security
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
eset endpoint antivirus UPGRADE
Affected: < 11.1.2039.0
Fixed in: 11.1.2039.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy endpoint-antivirus || rpm -q endpoint-antivirus || endpoint-antivirus --version
2. UPGRADE to 11.1.2039.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade endpoint-antivirus
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade endpoint-antivirus
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
eset endpoint security UPGRADE
Affected: < 11.1.2039.0
Fixed in: 11.1.2039.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy endpoint-security || rpm -q endpoint-security || endpoint-security --version
2. UPGRADE to 11.1.2039.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade endpoint-security
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade endpoint-security
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-3779?
internet security: upgrade to 17.2.7.0; nod32: upgrade to 17.2.7.0; security: upgrade to 17.2.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-3779 being exploited?
CVE-2024-3779 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-3779 affect?
CVE-2024-3779 affects internet security, nod32, security. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Denial of service vulnerability present shortly after product installation or upgrade, potentially allowed an attacker to render ESET’s security product inoperable, provided non-default preconditions were met.
How urgent is CVE-2024-3779?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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