How severe is CVE-2024-12577?

CVE-2024-12577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2024-12577 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.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12577?

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-2024-12577 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12577 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4435.

When was CVE-2024-12577 published?

CVE-2024-12577 was published on 2025-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12577

CVE-2024-12577 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-823.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4435
Weakness: CWE-823
Published: 2025-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Kernel software installed and running inside a Guest VM may exploit memory shared with the GPU Firmware to write data outside the Guest's virtualised GPU memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12577?: Kernel software installed and running inside a Guest VM may exploit memory shared with the GPU Firmware to write data outside the Guest's virtualised GPU memory.
How severe is CVE-2024-12577?: CVE-2024-12577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2024-12577 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12577?: 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-2024-12577 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12577 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4435.
When was CVE-2024-12577 published?: CVE-2024-12577 was published on 2025-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.imaginationtech.com/gpu-driver-vulnerabilities/

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