How severe is CVE-2024-11679?

CVE-2024-11679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-11679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11679?

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

Does CVE-2024-11679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-11679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54519.

When was CVE-2024-11679 published?

CVE-2024-11679 was published on 2025-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-11679

CVE-2024-11679 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v4: 6.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54519
Weakness: CWE-125
Published: 2025-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An input validation weakness was reported in the TpmSetup module for some legacy System x server products that could allow a local attacker with elevated privileges to read the contents of memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-11679?: An input validation weakness was reported in the TpmSetup module for some legacy System x server products that could allow a local attacker with elevated privileges to read the contents of memory.
How severe is CVE-2024-11679?: CVE-2024-11679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-11679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11679?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-11679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-11679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54519.
When was CVE-2024-11679 published?: CVE-2024-11679 was published on 2025-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-193044

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