CVE-2024-12740
CVE-2024-12740 is a high-severity vulnerability 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 7.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51081
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- Last modified:
Description
Vision related software from NI used a third-party library for image processing that exposes several vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may result in arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12740?
- Vision related software from NI used a third-party library for image processing that exposes several vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may result in arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted file.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12740?
- CVE-2024-12740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-12740 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-12740?
- 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-2024-12740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-12740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51081.
- When was CVE-2024-12740 published?
- CVE-2024-12740 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.