CVE-2024-24421

CVE-2024-24421 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Magma with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Description

A type confusion in the nas_message_decode function of Magma <= 1.8.0 (fixed in v1.9 commit 08472ba98b8321f802e95f5622fa90fec2dea486) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted NAS packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24421?
A type confusion in the nas_message_decode function of Magma <= 1.8.0 (fixed in v1.9 commit 08472ba98b8321f802e95f5622fa90fec2dea486) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted NAS packet.
How severe is CVE-2024-24421?
CVE-2024-24421 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-24421 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-24421?
CVE-2024-24421 affects Linuxfoundation Magma. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24421?
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-2024-24421 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-24421 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21840.
When was CVE-2024-24421 published?
CVE-2024-24421 was published on 2025-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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