CVE-2024-2201

CVE-2024-2201 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

A cross-privilege Spectre v2 vulnerability allows attackers to bypass all deployed mitigations, including the recent Fine(IBT), and to leak arbitrary Linux kernel memory on Intel systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2201?
A cross-privilege Spectre v2 vulnerability allows attackers to bypass all deployed mitigations, including the recent Fine(IBT), and to leak arbitrary Linux kernel memory on Intel systems.
How severe is CVE-2024-2201?
CVE-2024-2201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-2201 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2201?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-2201 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-2201 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27161.
When was CVE-2024-2201 published?
CVE-2024-2201 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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