How severe is CVE-2024-24258?

CVE-2024-24258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-24258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24258?

CVE-2024-24258 affects Artifex Mupdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24258?

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-2024-24258 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24258 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21682.

When was CVE-2024-24258 published?

CVE-2024-24258 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24258

CVE-2024-24258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Artifex Mupdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21682
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Artifex Mupdf
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

freeglut 3.4.0 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the menuEntry variable in the glutAddSubMenu function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24258?: freeglut 3.4.0 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the menuEntry variable in the glutAddSubMenu function.
How severe is CVE-2024-24258?: CVE-2024-24258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-24258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-24258?: CVE-2024-24258 affects Artifex Mupdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24258?: 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-2024-24258 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24258 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21682.
When was CVE-2024-24258 published?: CVE-2024-24258 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:artifex:mupdf:1.23.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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