How severe is CVE-2024-10397?

CVE-2024-10397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-10397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10397?

CVE-2024-10397 primarily affects Openafs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10397?

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.

Does CVE-2024-10397 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-10397 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33420.

When was CVE-2024-10397 published?

CVE-2024-10397 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-10397

CVE-2024-10397 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openafs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 7.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33420
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Openafs
Published: 2024-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A malicious server can crash the OpenAFS cache manager and other client utilities, and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-10397?: A malicious server can crash the OpenAFS cache manager and other client utilities, and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2024-10397?: CVE-2024-10397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-10397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-10397?: CVE-2024-10397 primarily affects Openafs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10397?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-10397 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-10397 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33420.
When was CVE-2024-10397 published?: CVE-2024-10397 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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