How severe is CVE-2024-0684?

CVE-2024-0684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0684 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0684?

CVE-2024-0684 primarily affects Gnu Coreutils. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0684?

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

Does CVE-2024-0684 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0684 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16475.

When was CVE-2024-0684 published?

CVE-2024-0684 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0684

CVE-2024-0684 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Coreutils 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16475
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Gnu Coreutils
Published: 2024-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in the GNU coreutils "split" program. A heap overflow with user-controlled data of multiple hundred bytes in length could occur in the line_bytes_split() function, potentially leading to an application crash and denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0684?: A flaw was found in the GNU coreutils "split" program. A heap overflow with user-controlled data of multiple hundred bytes in length could occur in the line_bytes_split() function, potentially leading to an application crash and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2024-0684?: CVE-2024-0684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0684 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0684?: CVE-2024-0684 primarily affects Gnu Coreutils. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0684?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0684 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0684 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16475.
When was CVE-2024-0684 published?: CVE-2024-0684 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:coreutils:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:coreutils:9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:coreutils:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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