How severe is CVE-2024-10929?

CVE-2024-10929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-10929 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10929?

CVE-2024-10929 primarily affects Arm Cortex-a57 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10929?

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

Does CVE-2024-10929 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-10929 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33601.

When was CVE-2024-10929 published?

CVE-2024-10929 was published on 2025-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-10929

CVE-2024-10929 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Arm Cortex-a57 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33601
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Arm Cortex-a57 Firmware
Published: 2025-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In certain circumstances, an issue in Arm Cortex-A57, Cortex-A72 (revisions before r1p0), Cortex-A73 and Cortex-A75 may allow an adversary to gain a weak form of control over the victim's branch history.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-10929?: In certain circumstances, an issue in Arm Cortex-A57, Cortex-A72 (revisions before r1p0), Cortex-A73 and Cortex-A75 may allow an adversary to gain a weak form of control over the victim's branch history.
How severe is CVE-2024-10929?: CVE-2024-10929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-10929 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-10929?: CVE-2024-10929 primarily affects Arm Cortex-a57 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10929?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-10929 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-10929 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33601.
When was CVE-2024-10929 published?: CVE-2024-10929 was published on 2025-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/Spectre-BSE

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:arm:cortex-a57_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arm:cortex-a72_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arm:cortex-a73_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arm:cortex-a75_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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