How severe is CVE-2020-24824?

CVE-2020-24824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24824 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24824?

CVE-2020-24824 affects Libelfin Project Libelfin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24824?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-24824 published?

CVE-2020-24824 was published on 2021-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24824

CVE-2020-24824 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libelfin Project Libelfin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Libelfin Project Libelfin
Published: 2021-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A global buffer overflow issue in the dwarf::line_table::line_table function of Libelfin v0.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24824?: A global buffer overflow issue in the dwarf::line_table::line_table function of Libelfin v0.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS).
How severe is CVE-2020-24824?: CVE-2020-24824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24824 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24824?: CVE-2020-24824 affects Libelfin Project Libelfin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24824?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-24824 published?: CVE-2020-24824 was published on 2021-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libelfin_project:libelfin:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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