How severe is CVE-2024-22905?

CVE-2024-22905 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22905 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22905?

CVE-2024-22905 affects Arm Mbed Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22905?

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-2024-22905 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22905 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20430.

When was CVE-2024-22905 published?

CVE-2024-22905 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22905

CVE-2024-22905 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arm Mbed Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20430
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Arm Mbed Os
Published: 2024-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in ARM mbed-os v.6.17.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the hciTrSerialRxIncoming function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22905?: Buffer Overflow vulnerability in ARM mbed-os v.6.17.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the hciTrSerialRxIncoming function.
How severe is CVE-2024-22905?: CVE-2024-22905 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22905 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22905?: CVE-2024-22905 affects Arm Mbed Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22905?: 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-2024-22905 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22905 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20430.
When was CVE-2024-22905 published?: CVE-2024-22905 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:arm:mbed_os:6.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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