How severe is CVE-2024-11586?

CVE-2024-11586 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-11586 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-11586?

CVE-2024-11586 affects Pulseaudio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11586?

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

Does CVE-2024-11586 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-11586 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33907.

When was CVE-2024-11586 published?

CVE-2024-11586 was published on 2024-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-11586

CVE-2024-11586 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pulseaudio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-404.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33907
Weakness: CWE-404
Affected product: Pulseaudio
Published: 2024-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ubuntu's implementation of pulseaudio can be crashed by a malicious program if a bluetooth headset is connected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-11586?: Ubuntu's implementation of pulseaudio can be crashed by a malicious program if a bluetooth headset is connected.
How severe is CVE-2024-11586?: CVE-2024-11586 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-11586 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-11586?: CVE-2024-11586 affects Pulseaudio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11586?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-11586 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-11586 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33907.
When was CVE-2024-11586 published?: CVE-2024-11586 was published on 2024-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pulseaudio:pulseaudio:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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