How severe is CVE-2024-21844?

CVE-2024-21844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-21844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21844?

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

Does CVE-2024-21844 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21844 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19456.

When was CVE-2024-21844 published?

CVE-2024-21844 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21844

CVE-2024-21844 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19456
Weakness: CWE-190
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer overflow in firmware for some Intel(R) CSME may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21844?: Integer overflow in firmware for some Intel(R) CSME may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.
How severe is CVE-2024-21844?: CVE-2024-21844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-21844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21844?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21844 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21844 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19456.
When was CVE-2024-21844 published?: CVE-2024-21844 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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