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CVE-2024-24421

Linuxfoundation Magma remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.94%
  1. Published21 Jan 2025

Description

A type confusion in the nas_message_decode function of Magma <= 1.8.0 (fixed in v1.9 commit 08472ba98b8321f802e95f5622fa90fec2dea486) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted NAS packet.

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

Linuxfoundation Magma≤ 1.8.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-24421 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-24421 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.94%.

How severe is CVE-2024-24421?

CVE-2024-24421 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-24421?

Affected products include Linuxfoundation Magma.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24421?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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