How severe is CVE-2019-20424?

CVE-2019-20424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-20424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-20424?

CVE-2019-20424 affects Lustre. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20424?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-20424 published?

CVE-2019-20424 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20424

CVE-2019-20424 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lustre with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Lustre
Published: 2020-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Lustre file system before 2.12.3, mdt_object_remote in the mdt module has a NULL pointer dereference and panic due to the lack of validation for specific fields of packets sent by a client.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20424?: In the Lustre file system before 2.12.3, mdt_object_remote in the mdt module has a NULL pointer dereference and panic due to the lack of validation for specific fields of packets sent by a client.
How severe is CVE-2019-20424?: CVE-2019-20424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-20424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20424?: CVE-2019-20424 affects Lustre. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-20424 published?: CVE-2019-20424 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lustre:lustre:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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