How severe is CVE-2024-22170?

CVE-2024-22170 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.2, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2024-22170 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22170?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-22170 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22170 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19766.

When was CVE-2024-22170 published?

CVE-2024-22170 was published on 2024-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22170

CVE-2024-22170 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.2. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19766
Weakness: CWE-119
Published: 2024-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability in Western Digital My Cloud ddns-start on Linux allows Overflow Buffers.This issue affects My Cloud: before 5.29.102.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22170?: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability in Western Digital My Cloud ddns-start on Linux allows Overflow Buffers.This issue affects My Cloud: before 5.29.102.
How severe is CVE-2024-22170?: CVE-2024-22170 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.2, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2024-22170 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22170?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-22170 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22170 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19766.
When was CVE-2024-22170 published?: CVE-2024-22170 was published on 2024-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-24005-western-digital-my-cloud-os-5-firmware-5-29-102

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